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Policy & Planning

Labor to introduce legislation for climate targets and EV tax cuts in first week of parliament
Labor will seek to legislate its 2030 target, EV tax cuts and a revival of the Climate Change Authority during the first week of the new parliament.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 29, 2022

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Australia’s climate failures could double spiralling debt costs, government modelling shows
Government modelling shows failure to act on climate change could add tens of billions of dollars a year to cost of servicing Australia’s spiralling debt.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 12, 2022

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Labor juggles policy and politics as it mulls response to Morrison’s chaotic climate calls
While major questions will remain over the Morrison government’s climate policies, focus will shift to Labor for it to deliver its alternative plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2021

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Conservative group says Germany could reach 100% renewables by 2030 at low cost
Conservative group says Germany could reach 100 pct renewables by 2030, and save $100 billion a year on energy imports.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Jun 30, 2021

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Bowen pitches Labor’s new gas-friendly climate platform, and an end to “toxic politics”
Chris Bowen tells forum in Canberra that Labor is the only one capable of taking Australia to zero net emissions, and sees important role for gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2021

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Greens in Austria secure zero carbon target in unlikely alliance with right wing populists
Austrian Greens secure one of Europe’s strongest climate policies through deal with country’s right wing populist party, but at what cost?
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 16, 2020

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ACT to phase out gas as it launches next stage to zero carbon strategy
After success of its 100% renewable electricity target, ACT sets its sights on phasing out gas in next phase of ambitious climate strategy.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2019

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NZ unveils climate plan to strengthen price on carbon, adoption of EVs
NZ unveils package of climate change policies, including a strengthened emissions trading scheme, and independent advisor for policies and targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2019

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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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Climate Change Authority prepares harsh assessment of Morrison’s policy failure
Climate Change Authority to issue new advice to government on climate policies, citing falling technology costs and rising emissions as reasons to do something.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Combet panel urges big emissions cuts for Victoria, but stops short of 1.5°C pathway
Independent panel lead by former Labor climate change minister urges big emissions reductions, even without factoring in a 1.5C pathway.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2019

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Taylor waves big stick again, but energy industry fears same old mistakes
Angus Taylor wields “big stick” again, but finds himself heading for a new round of climate policy wars, with industry and with Labor.
Michael Mazengarb

May 29, 2019

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