Barnaby Joyce Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

NSW planning minister shuts down legal challenge for three wind projects sent to IPC
Neither opponents nor developers will be able to appeal the final decision on three wind projects after NSW planning minister puts foot down.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 6, 2026

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Renewables

“Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals
Wind project lambasted by local MP Barnaby Joyce and his partner has won majority support with its redesigned project, the developers say.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 25, 2025

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Renewables

New England wind project shelved as local MP Barnaby Joyce takes anti-renewable vitriol to new low
Plans to build a 340MW wind farm and a big battery in New England shelved after a “change of mind” from some landowners involved in the project, and as the local MP hits new lows in anti-wind rhetoric.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 29, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Election diary: Joyce pledges $1.5 bn on gas, as modelling reveals why that’s a bad idea
Nationals leader Joyce unveils $1.5 billion gas project as modelling reveals how much Australia’s climate failure could cost the budget.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“It’s just bullshit:” Cannon-Brookes and Joyce clash over methane and renewables
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Barnaby Joyce go head-to-head on the future of clean energy, and the future of agriculture under net zero.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Oct 29, 2021

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Coal

On net zero, Morrison has forgotten that you don’t negotiate with climate terrorists
Rather than showing leadership, Morrison has allowed the Nationals to dictate the terms of a net zero target. An error that could cost Australia billions.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Joyce fills Morrison’s policy vacuum and says no to green energy transition
Morrison has ceded control of Australia’s climate policies to Joyce’s Nationals, and didn’t even ask them to support an increased 2030 target.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 18, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Morrison agrees to go to Glasgow, Nationals to decide Australia’s climate policies
Morrison bows to pressure and will go to Glasgow, but the Nationals will decide this weekend what policies Morrison will be allowed to pack.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 15, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Snake oil salesmen:” Nationals go rogue as Morrison fails to land net zero target
Matt Canavan calls renewables “snake oil,” Keith Pitt wants $250bn to finance mining projects, and Morrison still hasn’t landed a net zero target.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Miners versus farmers: Nationals split over Barnaby’s climate and coal strategy
With Joyce and Canavan steering Nationals federally away from farmers and towards fossil fuels, parts of the party are already looking for the exit.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Barnaby Joyce returns as deputy PM as Nationals implode over net-zero targets
Barnaby Joyce re-installed as Deputy PM after conflict erupts within the Nationals over climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 21, 2021

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Nationals push nuclear power in new attempt to hijack CEFC changes
Nationals senators set to derail Morrison government legislation with a plan to open up Australia’s green bank to nuclear power investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 18, 2021

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