ACF Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Industry pays while coal and gas “cook the books:” Modelling reveals urgent need for Safeguard reset
Safeguard Mechanism gives coal and gas companies “a free ride,” new modelling shows, while other industries come under increasing pressure to decarbonise, or pay the cost.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 31, 2026

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Australian super funds sink $25 billion into coal, oil and gas
Australia’s 15 largest super funds have invested a total of more than $25 billion into new and expanding coal, oil and gas projects, new analysis shows.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 17, 2023

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Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty
A Queensland coal mine will be allowed to more than double emissions in a decision made by the Morrison government just months before federal election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Younger generations demand stronger climate action, despite federal court setback
Australian voters continue to rank climate change as a top election concern, with new polling showing they want stronger policies.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 16, 2022

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Fossil fuel industry asks Morrison government for more support for CCS
Fossil fuel groups are asking for more support for troubled carbon storage projects as the federal budget looms.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 31, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Global leader in extinction:” ACF attacks collapse in Coalition environment budget
Ahead of the federal budget, ACF slams the Morrison government for a lack of spending on the environment and climate measures.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2021

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Gaslighting Australia: How gas industry is driving up emissions
Analysis of emissions data shows that using gas as a transition fuel is dangerous in a world badly missing its climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2020

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Stop supporting dinosaur industries: ACF plea to Coalition government
ACF outlines a green economic stimulus plan, warning Australia must avoid a surge in pollution in a post-Covid-19 economic recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

May 14, 2020

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Industrial emissions grow as polluters side-step safeguard caps
Industrial emissions continue to rise as the Morrison government’s weak Safeguard Mechanism does little to stem growth.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 1, 2020

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Coal

Coal generator virtually given away by NSW to get $11m handout for repairs
Morrison government set to spend $11 million on Vales Point upgrade, but is it unfairly raising community expectations of new coal investments?
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 14, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Behind closed doors: Australia pushes reputation as world’s leading fossil fuel dealer
Scott Morrison opts to spend time touring a US box factory owned by a Liberal Party donor, instead of attending the UN climate leaders summit in New York.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2019

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Renewables

Renewables option $1.3 billion cheaper than keeping Liddell open
Report finds combination of wind power, smart controls and energy efficiency would cost $2.2bn over five years, compared to $3.6bn to keep coal plant open.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2017

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