Labor conference to vote on gas export tax Albanese already ruled out

The ALP's July 2026 national conference will vote on a platform amendment for "a fairer return on Australia's natural resources" — language tied to the ACTU's proposed 25% LNG export tax. Albanese ruled out that tax in April 2026. The Australia Institute says he separately requested modelling on a new gas tax. Platform pledges aren't binding on cabinet.