Coalition Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Too old, can’t dance: New numbers show Yallourn is ready to retire
Report says Yallourn is old and clunky and ready to retire, and replacing it gas rather than renewables will lead to big hike in power prices.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 2026

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Renewables

Government-funded nuclear is fine for Dan Tehan, but not renewables or climate initiatives
New shadow energy minister Dan Tehan wants renewables and climate initiatives held up to market scrutiny, but just don’t mention taxpayer-funded nuclear.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 14, 2025

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Commentary

More gas is not needed in push for high renewables, but we need to get cracking with wind and transmission
Contrary to Opposition claims, renewable energy is exerting downward pressure on residential electricity prices.
Ben Rose

Apr 21, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Coalition and Labor agree on bill busting benefits of electrification, and kicking gas out of homes
Liberal Party-led Senate inquiry into residential electrification confirms the bill busting benefits of getting gas out of Australian homes.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

Election Watch: Energy flattery and Coalition’s blackout panic button
Dutton tries to flatter potential nuke hosts – and then tries to scare everyone else.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 1, 2025

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Commentary

Opposition misses key opportunity to deliver cost-of-living relief
The Coalition’s policy won’t bring new gas to market quickly enough to make a near-term impact on energy prices. Options to decrease demand are a much better bet.
Josh Runciman

Mar 28, 2025

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Labor and Coalition enjoyed more than $1.15 million of fossil fuel donations last year
More than $1.15 million in fossil fuel donations flowed to Labor and Coalition in 2020-21, including gas industry and the Beetaloo Basin proponents.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“So much at stake:” Australia urged to set 75 pct emissions target for 2030
Climate think tank says emissions targets of both the Coalition and Labor fall well short of the ambition needed for Australia to remain competitive.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 14, 2021

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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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Policy & Planning

It’s time to kick this mob out, and end this climate crap
It’s time for Australia to seize the opportunities in climate action and renewable energy. It’s time to kick this mob out and end the climate crap.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

May 17, 2019

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Coal

Coalition’s last minute energy policy continues to unravel before its eyes
The latest blow? Legal opinion suggesting federal government would need to get funding for new fossil fuel generation through parliament for it to have any legal force.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 18, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Coalition energy plan “unworkable”, as Taylor charges into coal
Two more international energy companies join near unanimous condemnation of the Coalition’s “divestment” proposal as Taylor plunges headlong into 24/7 power tender.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 5, 2019

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