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  • Shorten declares climate “emergency” as top priority for Labor
    Policy & Planning

    Shorten declares climate “emergency” as top priority for Labor

    Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten has referred to climate change as an “emergency,” in his final formal pitch to voters ahead of Saturday’s federal election.
    Sophie Vorrath
    May 16, 2019
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    Climate Change Election: where do parties stand and what can we expect after Saturday?

    In 2019, climate change has re-emerged as the key issue in the minds of voters. RenewEconomy takes a look at the key parties and independents ahead of the election.
    Michael Mazengarb
    May 15, 2019
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  • Labor pledges funding for renewable jobs, support for Tasmania Battery of the Nation
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    Labor pledges funding for renewable jobs, support for Tasmania Battery of the Nation

    Shorten unveils $75m Renewables Training Package, extends establishment of Renewable Energy Zones to Tasmania, where it makes down-payment on Battery of Nation.
    Sophie Vorrath
    May 2, 2019
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  • Federal Labor targets renewable hydrogen with $1bn energy policy play
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    Federal Labor targets renewable hydrogen with $1bn energy policy play

    Federal Labor has unveiled a $1bn dollar plan to “supercharge” Australia’s renewable-based hydrogen industry, firing a first shot in what is bound to be a fierce energy policy battle in the lead up to this year’s federal election.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Jan 22, 2019
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  • Labor to exploit Morrison’s coal obsessions in new energy policy
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    Labor to exploit Morrison’s coal obsessions in new energy policy

    Labor energy policy will attack Coalition’s plan for new coal investment, outline the path to 50 per cent renewable energy, and will likely include a focus on storage and energy efficiency.
    Giles Parkinson
    Nov 19, 2018
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  • Power plays: time to think about buying back the grid
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    Power plays: time to think about buying back the grid

    Electricity is just a symptom of the perils of populous governments. The only solution is to nationalise the lot.
    Rob Campbell
    Jun 21, 2017
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  • Shorten attacks Coalition for energy “vandalism”, affirms 50% target
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    Shorten attacks Coalition for energy “vandalism”, affirms 50% target

    Opposition leader Bill Shorten has accused the Coalition government of policy vandalism on energy, and committed to an emissions intensity scheme that he insists will deliver Labor’s target of 50 per cent renewables in the country’s electricity system by 2030. In a landmark speech at the Bloomberg headquarters in Sydney on Thursday, Shorten said Australia should […]
    Giles Parkinson
    Feb 23, 2017
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  • Renewables will create “real jobs”, says Shorten
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    Renewables will create “real jobs”, says Shorten

    Bill Shorten tells National Press Club Labor will hold its ground on climate change, and create “real jobs” through renewables.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Jan 31, 2017
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  • Foyster’s cartoon: The first election debate

    Foyster’s cartoon: The first election debate

    The official result of the first leader’s debate of this year’s election campaign was a win to Labor’s Bill Shorten. Here’s another interpretation…
    Greg Foyster
    May 16, 2016
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  • Labor cites climate, solar and storage in budget reply, reopens door for ARENA  funding

    Labor cites climate, solar and storage in budget reply, reopens door for ARENA funding

    Bill Shorten says acting on climate is biggest global economic opportunity of next few decades in budget reply, as Labor recommits support for ARENA.
    Sophie Vorrath
    May 6, 2016
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  • Labor trumps Coalition on climate, forces Turnbull into Abbott-era scare campaign

    Labor trumps Coalition on climate, forces Turnbull into Abbott-era scare campaign

    Labor’s climate and clean energy commitment – including zero carbon target by 2030 – forces Turnbull government into Abbott-era scare campaign on prices. This, as Bloomberg New Energy Finance says Australia should be even more ambitious in short term and aim for 63% cut in emissions by 2030.
    Giles Parkinson
    Apr 27, 2016
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  • Shorten to outline Labor renewables vision at clean energy conference

    Shorten to outline Labor renewables vision at clean energy conference

    Opposition leader to outline Labor renewables vision in speech at All-Energy Australia 2015 conference. Federal government nowhere to be seen.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Sep 28, 2015
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