The Australia Institute

The Australia Institute is an independent think tank based in Canberra. They conduct high-impact research for a better Australia.

Groundswell Grants

2026

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This Groundswell grant supported The Australia Institute’s work to advance practical solutions to climate and environmental challenges. The funding contributed to research, analysis and public-interest work designed to strengthen understanding of environmental issues and support stronger action to protect Australia’s climate and natural environment.

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Built majority support for a gas export tax

The Australia Institute helped build majority public support for a gas export tax, with 60% of Australians backing the idea. It’s a strong signal that voters want gas exporters to contribute more fairly, and that Australia’s resource wealth should deliver greater benefits for the public.

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Wherever we are in this country, we are on Country.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to the cultures, knowledge and stories they carry. That knowledge comes from tens of thousands of years of living with, caring for and protecting Country. It is why, for us, climate action cannot be separated from Country or from First Nations leadership, and why we are committed to listening, learning and backing First Nations-led climate action.

Our commitment to climate justice

Wherever we are in this country, we are on Country.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Custodians, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We honour their enduring care for Country and the First Nations leadership our climate future depends on.

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The Australia Institute

Built majority support for a gas export tax

We've done the homework. Now your donation can go further.

Reasons for hope.Evidence included.

For people who give a damn about the planet.

Reasons for hope.
Evidence included.