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Diesel nation: Australia is still pumping billions in the wrong direction as oil hyperinflation hits
One of the biggest opportunities Australia has to cut its exposure to international energy shocks is to reform the diesel fuel rebate. The solutions are staring us in the face.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Apr 16, 2026

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Coal

Despite BHP’s bleating, demand destruction and ageing operations are driving coal closures – not progressive royalties
Dig a little deeper, and it is clear BHP’s campaign against royalties is obfuscating the real drivers of the operational reviews of its coal division.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Sep 25, 2025

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As coal crumbles, failure to pivot to green iron risks halving Australian export revenues
Developing a value-adding green iron industry in Australia is a clear path forward to replace the inevitable loss of GDP as our fossil fuel exports progressively, but inevitably decline.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Jul 4, 2025

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Coalkeeper 3.0: Queensland’s fossil fuel roadmap puts renewables at risk
The Sunshine State’s extraordinary story of accelerating renewables transition, and its benefits for the economy, cost of living, jobs and climate is now at risk.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Apr 8, 2025

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