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Policy & Planning

Australia has a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action
Implementation of the safeguard mechanism bodes well for Australian climate policy and may also pave the way for carbon pricing beyond the industry sector.
Frank Jotzo

Mar 31, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens eye balance of power again as they lament lost decade on emissions
Greens leader Adam Bandt aiming to secure balance of power at next federal election, laments lost decade on emissions due to carbon price repeal.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 8, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian exporters could face $140 per tonne carbon tax, thanks to weak Morrison targets
A lack of meaningful climate policies could see Australian exports slapped with significant new carbon border taxes from Europe.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Gillard on climate action: “It was done. And … we can do it again in the future”
Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2020

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Coal

Zero emissions target by 2050 will require $30 carbon price, more for 2040
Reputex says $30 carbon price needed for zero emissions target by 2050, but a price of $100 a tonne needed to bring that target forward by 10 years in line with 1.5°C goal.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2020

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Governments

Five years after carbon price repeal, Australia remains in policy abyss
Five years to the day since the repeal of the carbon tax, emissions and electricity prices have both increased, and the Australian economy is slowing. So, what was the point?
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Angus Taylor ignores investors when he passes the buck on climate policy failures
As a coalition of 400+ global investors calls on government to price carbon and phase out coal, Taylor blames states for a lack of investor certainty.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 26, 2019

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Australia already has carbon spot price, and it’s cheaper than overseas markets
Australia’s spot carbon price is lower than overseas markets, but future prices will depend on the level of ambition in emission reduction policies.
Reputex

May 10, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Departing Swan takes aim at Coalition “right wing thugs” over carbon price
Retiring Labor stalwart Wayne Swan cites losing carbon price debate to “vicious” Abbott-led scare campaign as major regret.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 12, 2018

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Policy & Planning

The NEG: A carbon price by any other name
Assuming it is implemented, the Turnbull government’s National Energy Guarantee will in effect establish a de facto price on carbon emissions from the power sector.
Reputex

Oct 18, 2017

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