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tax campaign](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/labor-under-internal-pressure-on-gas-tax-as-influencer-says-government-stopped-working-for-the-punters) has gained traction online with the independent senator David Pocock, social media influencer [Konrad Benjamin](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/labor-under-internal-pressure-on-gas-tax-as-influencer-says-government-stopped-working-for-the-punters) – otherwise known as Punter’s Politics – and the Australia Institute think tank
Social media giant Meta has hit out at Australia’s latest plans to force digital platforms to support media outlets financially, labelling the proposals “poorly designed” and “grossly unfair.” Meta, the parent company of Facebook
social media companies to strike deals with news organizations to pay for journalism. The platforms' criticisms included that the proposal was a "digital services tax" that misunderstood the evolving advertising industry and would fail
tax rate – have been strongly opposed by some tech founders and small business owners, with a social media campaign [mocking Albanese in AI-generated memes](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/19/australia-federal-budget-responses-albanese-ai-memes-david-pocock-warning). Early-stage startup companies with little cashflow
social media videos calling for a gas tax. "My year 10 business students understand: if something is profitable and we're holding all the levers of power - look around. How many stable democracies have
Australia and Singapore, two Fidesz sources said. Péter Magyar, whose opposition Tisza party [won a landslide victory](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-as-opposition-wins-hungarian-election) this month, has sounded the alarm, accusing those connected to Fidesz of racing to shield
company. The One Nation leader said there had not been any pushback from industry during private briefings on the proposal. She said mining billionaire Gina Rinehart wasn’t consulted. Australian Energy Producers – the peak industry
tax cuts, contentious negative gearing changes, NDIS reforms – hits every newspaper, website, social media feed and TV network for the next few days, has angered longtime advocates for change. Tuesday is 1,049 days since