Australian Federal Government Archives - Page 292 of 292 - Renew Economy

With a single sentence, Malcolm Turnbull can end Tony Abbott’s war on renewable energy
The rhetorical war on renewables unleashed by Abbott and his colleagues over the past two years had the desired effect: investment in the industry dried up.
John Mathews

Sep 18, 2015

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Turnbull channels Abbott as he attacks Labor’s renewables target, ETS
Turnbull describes Labor’s 50% renewables target as reckless, Hunt continues nonsense attack on emissions reduction costs, while Coalition’s climate deniers and renewable-haters continue to run amok. Has anything changed?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2015

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Is Turnbull for turning on climate change?
In his first Question Time as PM, Malcolm Turnbull did little to shake the impression he has sold out on climate change. So has he?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2015

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Eight things Malcolm Turnbull should do on climate, renewables
Malcolm Turnbull’s views on climate change and renewable energy are clear, but his options may be constrained by party politics. Here are 7 things he could do, from ditching slogans, throwing out dead wood, expressing support for wind power, and key institutions, and re-programming the environment department.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 15, 2015

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Enter Turnbull, stage (centre) right. But will he deliver?
Will Malcolm Turnbull bring his progressive views on climate change and the low-carbon economy with him to the top job? The solar industry is hopeful. Not everyone is.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 15, 2015

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Turnbull punts Abbott, but don’t expect any instant miracles
Malcom Turnbull elected PM, Australia’s first to have driven a Tesla. Don’t expect any instant changes to climate change and clean energy policies, but the market will be reassured.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2015

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Renewables

Four easy ways to grow renewable energy in Victoria
With the Abbott government sabotaging Australia’s clean energy future, states like Victoria must step up and lead on renewables. Here’s how.
Leigh Ewbank

Aug 12, 2015

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Would Malcolm Turnbull save the renewable energy target?
Negotiations over the RET have recommenced, but surely the question must be; What would Malcolm do? It’s clear that Turnbull will not push for a quick return of the carbon price, but he will be happy with a baseline and credit scheme. And he is not scared of green energy.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 6, 2015

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Grattan on Friday: Abbott should step down in favour of Turnbull
If Abbott survives in the short term, it’s quite likely he’ll be kicked out later. If the party baulked at execution, the voters would undertake the task.
Michelle Grattan

Feb 6, 2015

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An assertive Turnbull steps out and shapes up
Was Malcolm Turnbull being forensically honest, or poking the anthill with a stick?
Michelle Grattan

Jun 6, 2014

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Turnbull calls out Abbott’s carbon hypocrisy (again)
The federal Opposition’s game of semantics suggests it may well try to axe the carbon tax, but it won’t scrap a carbon price. As Malcolm Turnbull underlined on Q&A again last night, Direct Action is just a short-term policy measure designed to meet a weak abatement target.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2012

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