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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Energy Minister's take on a gas tax + can a poster change society?

from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Will the government introduce a new tax on gas exports? It's one of the biggest questions ahead of the federal budget being unveiled in just a few weeks.Hack sits down with Energy Minister Chris Bowen to ask if it's on the cards. Plus, we also hear what the government's doing to secure Australia's fuel supply. And we meet the man behind a renowned street art project that's prompting the nation to question what it means to be Australian. Listen now: 02:09 - Taking your gas questions to the Energy Minister14:41 - US/Iran ceasefire extended18:22 - The Aussie poster projectGuests:Chris Bowen, Energy MinisterPeter Drew, street artistGet 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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