Australian Greens call on federal Labor to take a stance on ownership of the nation’s electricity grid, after unveiling a policy proposal that would seek to return it to public hands.
Greens say WA’s SWIS grid could shift to 100% renewables by 2030 for cheaper than business as usual.
Shane Rattenbury to replace Simon Corbell as ACT climate minister, marking second time a Greens member appointed in any Australian ministry.
Greens launch final plank of renewables policy featuring $192m solar support package for schools and suite of measures to reform electricity market and rules.
Greens policy would offer free registration and government grants to add 31,000 electric vehicles to Australian roads in five years.
Greens unveil plan for a 90 per cent renewable energy target – by 2030. Leader Richard di Natale says major parties have locked the country into industries of the last century, supporting coal and vested interests.
Greens EV policy calls for ban on new petrol cars by 2030
Greens unveil policy promising to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, cut tax and rego costs for EVs, and to fund charging infrastructure.