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Net zero wind, solar and transmission line projects are destroying regional communities. Now governments are seeking to pass legislation to strip the rights of farmers to protect their farms and their livelihoods. Now they are speaking out. Hear their stories:…

“Stone had the necessary fortitude and the intellect to shift debate towards the creation of a better Australia.” The IPA’s Morgan Begg on the overwhelmingly positive impact former Treasury secretary and Senator, John Stone, had on Australia in the @FinancialReview. Read more:…

Federal government spending on net zero and climate change programs has soared. Today, the government spends as much on this job destroying activism as it does on the Royal Australian Air Force. As @Adam_Creighton explains, this is not putting mainstream Australians first:…

“The green dream inevitably encounters reality.” Net zero regulation has driven California to breaking point. Legislators are winding back activist driven regulation that is killing jobs in the ‘Golden State’. In @thenightlyau, Cian Hussey writes Australia should be doing the…

The Institute of Public Affairs has calculated the cost to the taxpayer of funding the Prime Minister’s expenses. #anthonyalbanese #albo #pm #primeminister #expenses #taxpayer #taxpayermoney #7NEWS

Who is calling the shots? On Australia’s Future, former PM @HonTonyAbbott discusses the ACTU’s demand for the carbon tax to be reintroduce, which raises the question who is really in charge of the federal government? Full episode: bit.ly/4nUqpyB

“It really is out of control.” The federal government’s failure to rein in unsustainable migration intakes actively drives down living standards when Australians are already struggling with a weak economy. Adam Creighton discusses with @RitaPanahi: bit.ly/4lAIOyL

As the federal government hunts for new ways to tax Australians, its latest proposal is a brazen cash grab that violates the principle of equality before the law, a cornerstone of the rule of law. Morgan Begg writes in The @SpectatorOz: bit.ly/40pZBMs

“It doesn't make any sense, but young people aren't told this” The IPA’s Mia Schlicht joined leading US author, Robert Bryce, to discuss how net zero is destroying Australia’s energy future and putting control in the hands of China. Watch the full discussion:…

“Anthony Albanese is falling straight in line with China's economic and political ambitions.” Net zero is weakening Australia as the federal government cedes our energy sovereignty to China. Daniel Wild with @RitaPanahi on @SkyNewsAust: bit.ly/40nH9Ei

“Australia used to have the lowest energy prices in the world and now they're among the highest.” Net zero is destroying our economy and its set to get much, much worse. Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss this and more on the latest episode of The Mainstream. Watch now:…

"This country’s laudable and world-beating tolerance for newcomers has allowed us to avoid the social breakdown extant in Europe. But this will fray." In The @Australian, @Adam_Creighton says it is pivotal our migration system is realigned in the best interests of Australians.…

Australia’s relationship with the United States is at its lowest point since WW2. With the PM cosying up to China and Kevin Rudd persona non-grata in Washington – now Malcolm Turnbull completes the trifecta in undermining our relationship with the US. Daniel Wild in The…

The alarmist environmental messaging spread in schools is causing an epidemic of climate anxiety. From the age of five, children face an onslaught of activist driven content. It is creating a generation of psychologically paralysed young Australians. Clare Rowe on @SkyNewsAust

“He wants to send a message” On Australia’s Future, former PM @HonTonyAbbott discusses how Anthony Albanese prioritised a 6-day trip to China over meeting the US President and what a terrible message it sends to our number one ally, the United States. Full episode:…

“There is no evidence that change is necessary.” In the @FinancialReview, Deborah Henderson writes that the Albanese government's proposal to shift the goalposts for charitable private ancillary funds will prevent much needed civic work from occurring. Read more:…

“Far from slowing down, the growth in international student numbers seems to be accelerating.” Today, Australians bear the burden of infrastructure stretched far beyond capacity as Vice Chancellors cash in. Dr Kevin You and Brianna McKee in The @SpectatorOz:…

"As if it were not enough to violate basic taxation principles by raising revenue from money that a person has not actually received, the proposal would violate basic rule of law principles by empowering the Treasurer to redefine the law." spectator.com.au/2025/07/jim-ch…

Australians paid $1.7 billion to the largest 50 wind & solar farms. #renewableenergy cheapest former of energy? Absolutely not.

SPECTATOR TV | MIA SCHLICHT @TheIPA -------------------------- Australians paid $1.7 billion to the largest 50 solar and wind farms. How much are Australians willing to pay to meet #NetZero emissions targets? 🤔 When farmers try to get wind turbines decommissioned - those…