Jul 20, 2026 – 8.00pmFormer cabinet minister Ed Husic says he intends to generate momentum for a new tax on gas, following the imminent inclusion of a new clause in the ALP platform giving the party the green light to pursue such a policy should it wish.On Thursday night last week, Husic organised a pro-gas-tax town hall meeting in his western Sydney electorate of Chifley that also featured fellow gas tax proponents Richard Denniss from The Australia Institute and Australian Workers’ Union national secretary Paul Farrow.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles