The results show that support for taxing gas export cuts across party lines, including among voters often seen at opposite ends of the political spectrum, such as the Greens and One Nation.
Australia Institute research shows a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could raise $17 billion every year, while incentivising producers to prioritise the supply of gas to domestic customers.
The findings come ahead of the upcoming Farrer by-election, expected to be contested by the Liberals, Nationals, Pauline Hanson's One Nation, and independent candidates.
Statement: "Gas export corporations should pay a flat 25% tax on gas exports"
"Australia is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas," said Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO of The Australia Institute.
"But while Norway, Qatar and Saudi Arabia grow wealthy from selling their gas, the Australian government collects more revenue from taxing beer, cigarettes and even HECS repayments than it does from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
"We only get to sell our natural resources once and when governments fail to secure a fair return for Australians, we all miss out.
"In Norway, gas exports are taxed heavily and university education is free. In Australia, we export the majority of our gas while young Australians face significant university debt.
"This polling shows that Australians from all walks of life and across the political spectrum believe the country is not receiving a fair deal from the gas export industry.
"There is clear and overwhelming support for action."
Redbridge, on behalf of The Australia Institute, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,010 Australians about their voting intention and their opinions on Australia's gas exports
