Malcolm Turnbull

Commentary

COAG: Can democracy weed out climate deniers?
Turnbull’s recent use of the word “delusional” reminds us that climate denial is still alive and kicking in mainstream Australian politics.
David Shearman

Jul 19, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Is Australia smart enough to be the lucky country?
Australia is lucky enough to have some of the best energy resources in the entire world. But despite our natural advantages power prices have more than doubled in a decade.
Kane Thornton

Jul 18, 2017

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Markets

Power plays: time to think about buying back the grid
Electricity is just a symptom of the perils of populous governments. The only solution is to nationalise the lot.
Rob Campbell

Jun 21, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Victorian Liberal Party goes the full Trump on climate and energy
Australians are used to seeing politics switch to vaudeville when it comes to climate policy. This year we’ve been treated to a new farce.
Mark Wakeham

Jun 20, 2017

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Markets

Turnbull wants to subsidise coal AND gas transport
PM suggests public money could be used to subsidise gas pipelines in northern Australia, as well as underwriting rail plans of Indian coal giant Adani.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 27, 2017

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Renewables

Can Tasmania be turned into Australia’s peak load generator?
Pitching Tasmania as a ‘renewable energy engine’ for the nation is probably clever politics , but the main problem is that it’s simply fanciful.
Chris Harries

Apr 24, 2017

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Solar

Australian coal? India’s biggest city could source half its needs with solar
While Turnbull pedals Australian coal as a solution to India’s electrification problems, study finds Mumbai could source half its peak power needs from rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2017

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Coal

Turnbull slammed for “sucking up” to Adani, as business pushes 50-year life for coal plants
PM lambasted for “sucking up” to Adani during India visit, and putting coal exports ahead of the Great Barrier Reef.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2017

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Renewables

Voters say Turnbull “too slow” on renewables, support state RETs
New poll reveals most people – including Coalition voters – not buying Turnbull govt anti-renewables rhetoric, want more ambitious action.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 10, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Coalition sets climate parameters, as two more quit key advisory body
Coalition publishes climate policy discussion paper amid CCA resignations, claims of right-wing, anti-science bias.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 24, 2017

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