EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 31 MIN
Taxing beer v taxing gas companies, adult wages + bots on the farm
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why are 150+ musos calling for changes to gas tax? And does the government really collect more money from beer than from gas exports? We're unpacking the big gas tax debate dominating Canberra. And 18 year olds are officially adults when it comes to wages in Australia. What changes will it make to the young workforce? Plus, as young people decide whether to stick with farming or throw in the towel: can drones and bots sway their decision?Listen now:01:08 - The changes to young adult wages explained07:57 - The gas v beer tax debate13:58 - What David Pocock thinks Australia should do next24:55 - The ag tech convincing young farmers to stayGuests:David Pocock, independent senator for the ACTDan Ziffer, business reporter, ABCGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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