Adam Bandt Archives - Renew Economy

Bandt says Australia is “petrol state” dealing with “last gasp” of gas lobby
Federal Labor must make crucial decisions on role of gas – and powerful fossil fuel lobby – or miss the opportunity to electrify Australia, Greens say.
Sophie Vorrath

May 4, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Bowen says no to coal and gas ban, yes to more “sensible” discussions with Greens
Shh, the grown-ups are talking! Bowen declines Greens’ offer on coal and gas ban, but wants to continue “sensible negotiations.” Can a middle ground be found?
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2023

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Policy & Planning

“It’s about time we acted like we’re in a crisis”: Greens to push Labor ‘further and faster’
Greens leader Adam Bandt questions whether Albanese government really wants to end the climate wars. “We’re in a crisis and we need to act like it.”
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Chris Bowen plays down chances of deals on climate with Teals and Greens
New climate and energy minister Chris Bowen plays down expectations that Labor will ramp up emissions targets as urged by newly expanded cross bench.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt
The Greens celebrate best ever federal election result, and a win for climate action. But the next three years will be a leadership test for Adam Bandt.
Michael Mazengarb

May 23, 2022

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Coal

Greens to push for 2030 deadline to phase out coal power
Greens leader Adam Bandt says party will pressure the next government to set a hard deadline for an Australian phase out of coal.
Michael Mazengarb

May 19, 2022

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Greens join push to kick gas, with $235 million “electrify everything” pilot
Greens launch “electrify everything” pilot plan, with funding to shift an entire residential suburb and regional town off gas and onto electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens propose levy on coal exports to drive coal phase-out within a decade
Australian Greens say billions could be raised through a levy on coal exports and help accelerate the phase out the fossil fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel companies to be sued for climate damage under Greens proposal
Climate-impacted communities could be allowed to sue fossil fuel companies for compensation, under a Greens policy proposal.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 26, 2022

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Greens pitch $500m ‘green steel bank’ to accelerate coal phase out
The Greens want to decarbonise at least three of Australia’s steelmaking hubs, promising to create a $500m ‘green steel bank’.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

‘Major parties are aiding the enemy’: Bandt unloads in fiery campaign launch
Greens leader Adam Bandt says both Labor and the Liberals “are aiding the enemy by backing more coal and gas.”
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens aim for negative emissions with generous floor price for carbon offsets
Australian Greens offer a generous guaranteed floor price for ACCUs as part of a plan to get Australia to net negative emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 7, 2022

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