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Smoke and mirrors: Taylor to meet states as global expert laments Australian “tragedy”
Energy ministers head to Perth for the first COAG energy council meeting in almost a year, with frustrations amongst State and Territory ministers high.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 21, 2019

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Policy & Planning

If Angus Taylor is so blinded by ideology, he should step down as energy minister
If the energy minister can’t overcome his ideological opposition to wind and solar, or his aversion to new smart technologies, he really should get out of the way.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia silent about climate talks that will discuss its “dodgy” credit plans
Much at stake for Australia at upcoming UN climate talks, but no word on who will lead the small negotiating team tasked to defend its use of Kyoto credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 8, 2019

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Coal

Taylor’s underwriting scheme could choose first six projects ‘by Christmas’
Angus Taylor expects up to six new projects will be approved under the underwriting scheme before the end of the year, and is likely to favour fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 18, 2019

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Government blocks crossbench motion to declare a climate change emergency
Morrison government blocks motion moved by Greens, supported by Labor and cross-benchers, to declare a climate change emergency.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 16, 2019

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Coal

‘We have crossed the threshold’ – Taylor repeats claim of too much wind and solar
Angus Taylor says Australia has over invested in renewables and ignores emerging role of battery storage in maintaining reliable supply.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 9, 2019

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Taylor finally calls COAG meeting, but will he face up to clean energy future?
Reluctant Angus Taylor finally sets a date to face up to COAG Energy Council as state ministers grow impatient with lack of progress.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 24, 2019

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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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AGL says it can live with big stick, as industry raises concerns about unprecedented powers
Big stick just “another piece of information to take into account’ according to AGL, as industry expresses its concerns.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ANU to explore renewable energy exports for Australia, with Taylor’s backing
An ANU research intitiative seeks to redefine Australia’s approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region, including a focus on renewable energy exports.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 19, 2019

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ACCC repeats call to scrap solar rebate as Taylor re-heats “big stick” policy
ACCC again argues for the early abolition of a solar rebate, while Angus Taylor re-heats ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 16, 2019

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Angus Taylor’s Liddell taskforce slammed as guise for propping up coal
Federal and NSW Governments establish taskforce to examine options for Liddell closure that’s set to reignite pro-coal push.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 9, 2019

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