A new investigative podcast series delves into One Nation’s shifting stance on gas policy, revealing the party’s decision to abandon a proposed domestic gas reservation scheme in favor of an alternative aligned with billionaire patron Gina Rinehart’s interests. The Albanese government has introduced a new east coast gas reservation policy, mandating that exporters allocate a share of their output to local consumers to ease price pressures. Critics question whether political influence has overridden economic measures aimed at stabilizing domestic energy costs. The podcast explores how these dynamics reflect broader tensions between populist rhetoric and corporate alliances.
Pauline Hanson’s gas policy and the party’s relationship with Rinehart is examined in a new Guardian podcast series, The PopulistListen: The Populist: Aeroplanes and bulldozers | Episode 1 – podcastGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has come under fire for quietly shelving support for a new domestic gas reservation policy in preference for a policy that favours the party’s billionaire patron, Gina Rinehart.The Albanese government has announced it will establish a new reservation policy for Australia’s east coast, requiring gas exporters to supply a portion of the gas they produce to the domestic market. The policy is aimed at “modestly” supplying the domestic market to put downward pressure on prices for consumers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
