More than $10 billion per year subsidy to fossil-fuel companies. Imagine what that could buy in terms of affordable housing or renewable energy.
A recent report from the Australia Institute reveals the current Labor government is still captured by corporate Australia. In a separate report they state: ‘Excess corporate profits account for 69 per cent of additional inflation beyond the RBA’s target’. So we lose out at both ends.
It is time we asked our local member, Justine Elliot, her views on this. Of course you will only get the standard Labor Party reply. The seat of Richmond will swing further at the next election. Justine needs to answer the questions on this injustice to the Australian people and the environment.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
