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Konrad Benjamin, behind the Punters Politics account, addressed a Greens-led Senate inquiry into taxing gas, noting the issue has engaged his near million followers. Richard Denniss of the Australia Institute highlighted revenue disparities in gas taxation. The inquiry is set to include input from gas companies, environmentalists, economists and government departments.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBenjamin, a former school teacher who operates the social media account Punters Politics, told a Senate inquiry into taxing gas that the issue has fired up his near million followers. The Guardian reported that Benjamin emphasized the engagement among his audience on the topic.
Richard Denniss, the executive director of the Australia Institute, stated during the inquiry that 'the Japanese government is getting more revenue from taxing Australian gas than the Australian government is'. This claim underscores disparities in taxation benefits from Australian gas exports.
The Guardian reported that the inquiry will hear from gas companies, environmentalists, economists and government departments, broadening the discussion on taxation policies. This social media presence has amplified public interest in the gas taxation debate.
Temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius across much of western and central Europe on June 21, prompting red alerts, rail cancellations, and wildfire evacuations. The heat surge is expected to continue at least until midweek.
The BbcFrance issued red heatwave alerts for roughly half the country, including Paris, as temperatures approached record levels. Parisians sought relief by swimming in the Canal St Martin.
Officials reported 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths from an Ebola outbreak centered in Ituri province. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, began May 15 and has spread to neighboring provinces and Uganda.