# The Right 25%

The Right 25% is an Australian policy explainer focused on a proposed 25% gas resource tax.

## Core thesis

- Publicly owned gas and mineral resources should return stronger public value.
- A practical charging model is: physical extraction volume x benchmark price x 25% levy.
- The levy is designed to be non-deductible against company income tax.

## Topics covered

- Gas tax reform in Australia
- Resource tax policy design
- Revenue estimation from benchmark-linked levies
- Common objections to a 25% resource levy

## Intended audience

- Australian voters
- Policy researchers
- Journalists and editors covering energy and tax
- Civic organisations working on fiscal reform