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Governments

EIS lodged for Australia’s first renewable zone, Greens lament “compulsory acquisition”
Updated: The EIS for the country’s first renewable zone has been lodged, but has already run into opposition from the Greens over claims of compulsory acquisition.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens push for 2035 net zero target in NSW as Labor sweats over Eraring closure
NSW Greens call for climate act that sets a net zero target for 2035, as the Labor government ponders extending the life of the country’s biggest coal fired generator.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 24, 2023

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Coal

Victoria brown hydrogen project in Greens’ sights in push for coal ban
The state Greens want to ban all coal activities by 2030 – including brown hydrogen production – and enshrine the prohibition in the constitution.
Rachel Williamson

May 31, 2023

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Gas

Greens propose gas tax “with teeth” that could deliver $95bn in revenue
The Greens say a gas tax that “actually works” could raise $94.5 billion in the coming decade, in new push for reform of the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 15, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens establish Senate inquiry into greenwashing
Senate agrees to landmark inquiry into the impacts of greenwashing on both consumers and the environment, and how best to stop it.
Amalyah Hart

Mar 31, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Four steps to resolve the Labor‐Greens safeguard standoff and close loopholes
As important as the Safeguard Mechanism is, the reality is Labor’s bill doesn’t yet properly deliver on its climate commitments. Here’s how to fix that.
Tristan Edis

Mar 23, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens deal blocks coal and gas from reconstruction fund, but stalemate sticks on Safeguard
Greens secure deal to block coal and gas projects from Labor’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, but safeguard negotiations remain stalled.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 9, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Bowen says no to coal and gas ban, yes to more “sensible” discussions with Greens
Shh, the grown-ups are talking! Bowen declines Greens’ offer on coal and gas ban, but wants to continue “sensible negotiations.” Can a middle ground be found?
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens lay down law to Labor on safeguard bill – no new coal or gas, or no support
Greens make formal offer in support of Labor’s Safeguards Mechanism, but only if it is tweaked to prevent new coal and gas projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 14, 2023

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Renewables

Greens hail blow to “ludicrous” practice of burning native forests for energy
The generation of electricity by burning native forest wood waste will no longer be counted as renewable in Australia, as Labor makes good on Climate Bill negotiation promise.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 16, 2022

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