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Policy & Planning

“Gas is flexible” … but it must be affordable: Bowen flags review of gas market regulations
Chris Bowen has unveiled a review of Australian gas market regulations, which he says will make sure the energy source is made more available to users.
Andrew Brown

Jun 30, 2025

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Renewables

“We’re going to miss the bus” if we wait for nuclear, says new chief scientist
New chief scientist endorses CSIRO GenCoset report and says Australia will “miss the bus” if it waits for nuclear energy, as the Coalition wants to do.
Andrew Brown

Jan 28, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Crucial support:” Federal Labor launches $2bn green aluminium production credit scheme
The prime minister is unveiling a green aluminium production credit scheme that will provide financial support to smelters changing their energy source before 2036.
Andrew Brown

Jan 20, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

“Economic insanity:” Treasurer slams Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan
Coalition plans to build seven nuclear power plants are “economic insanity”, the treasurer says, ahead of a speech by the opposition leader unveiling details behind the policy.
Andrew Brown

Sep 22, 2024

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Policy & Planning

PM issues Greens challenge on solar and battery manufacturing plan
Anthony Albanese calls on the Greens to support the government’s signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal’s future.
Andrew Brown

Aug 22, 2024

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Coalition says no to Future Made in Australia bill as Greens question fossil fuel funding
Labor introduces Future Made in Australia bill, but Coalition says it will oppose it and the Greens want guarantees fossil fuels won’t be funded.
Andrew Brown

Aug 14, 2024

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Bowen accuses Dutton of dodging proposed nuclear sites
Chris Bowen accuses Opposition leader Peter Dutton of avoiding some of the electorates flagged as possible sites for nuclear power plants.
Andrew Brown

May 26, 2024

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Climate

Australian fossil fuel producer subsidies jump 31 pct to $14.5 billion
Government subsidies to fossil fuel producers have risen sharply in the past year, triggering calls for the Commonwealth to scrap the concessions.
Andrew Brown

May 13, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative, reversing Morrison snub
Australia has signed back up to a global climate change fund for developing countries after an almost five-year absence, reversing a Morrison-era snub to international community.
Andrew Brown

Oct 5, 2023

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Snowy Hydro boss apologises for cost blowouts, Bowen says it won’t be cancelled
The head of Snowy Hydro has apologised for large cost blowouts, while energy minister Chris Bowen says it would be a waste to cancel the project after so much has been spent.
Andrew Brown

Sep 1, 2023

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Solar

Coalition says inverters in rooftop solar systems are national security risk
Opposition energy spokesman Ted O’Brien says solar panel inverters made by Chinese companies could be taken over by officials for spying purposes.
Andrew Brown

Jul 22, 2023

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