Tony Abbott

Wind energy

Abbott hangover? Iberdrola further delays wind farm first sidelined by 2013 RET review
Ten years after being sidelined by Tony Abbott’s renewables investment freeze, construction of Woakwine wind farm in South Australia has again been delayed.
Sophie Vorrath

May 22, 2023

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Policy & Planning

“We need more science:” Tony Abbott joins board of climate denial think tank
Tony Abbott joins board of UK-based think tank that attacks net zero and other climate and clean energy policies.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 6, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Michael Mann slams Murdoch press for “horrifying” misinformation on climate and bushfires
“The Murdoch media have spent decades poisoning both our political and literal atmosphere,” climate scientist tells media diversity inquiry.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 12, 2021

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Wind

Northern Beaches Council goes 100 pct renewable, puts wind up Abbott
The Sydney Local Government Area that is home to anti-wind crusader Tony Abbott is now powered almost entirely by wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Gillard on climate action: “It was done. And … we can do it again in the future”
Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2020

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Governments

Turnbull says his biggest leadership failure was on climate change
Former PM says his biggest regret was a failure to secure meaningful climate policy, but that the Snowy 2.0 expansion is core to his legacy.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 22, 2020

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Governments

Energy Insiders Podcast: Can Steggall bridge the climate divide?
Independent Zali Steggall will soon introduce a UK-styled climate bill that seeks to plot a path to a zero-carbon economy. Will the major parties get on board?
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Feb 4, 2020

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Governments

Coalition turns to fossil fuel lobby to lead “secret” review of climate policy
Angus Taylor appoints two leaders of Australia’s fossil fuels lobby to conduct a climate policy review behind closed doors.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 30, 2019

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Governments

Five years after carbon price repeal, Australia remains in policy abyss
Five years to the day since the repeal of the carbon tax, emissions and electricity prices have both increased, and the Australian economy is slowing. So, what was the point?
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Renewables

Abbott era advisor re-emerges to oppose Crookwell wind farm
Anti-renewables advocate Maurice Newman revives some outdated myths about wind farms as he fights the Crookwell 3 development near one of his properties.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 16, 2019

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