federal budget Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Budget locks in green metals funding, ignores household energy opportunity
The federal budget didn’t contain any surprises, but experts are hoping consumer-level energy initiatives are being saved for the election.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 26, 2025

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Renewables

Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment
It has been a cathartic week for the clean energy sector. Finally, it feels like someone is listening. But the $4bn pledged in the budget pales against Australia’s rivals.
Kane Thornton

May 11, 2023

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Hydrogen

“It’s a start:” Forrest welcomes Australia’s $2 billion hydrogen response to US plan
The 2023 Budget is the first response to the $US1.2 trillion Inflation Reduction Act. Andrew Forrest says it’s a start, but experts say it’s not nearly enough.
Rachel Williamson

May 10, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Labor’s budget is good for climate and renewables – and great for the gas cartel
The Labor budget lacks ambition to leverage massive decarbonisation opportunities – and fails to deliver substantial social dividends through gas tax reform.
Tim Buckley

May 10, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Federal budget slammed as another “massive missed opportunity” for climate action
The 2022 federal budget slammed for prioritising fossil fuels over climate action, labelled “bad economic policy”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 29, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs
The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 29, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight
Taylor offers carbon farmers a tax cut after slashing their potential income, as think tank targets dodgy carbon credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Cash for gas and big emitters in another miserly budget for clean energy and EVs
Clean energy and electric vehicles again ignored in a federal budget focused on propping up fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

May 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Global leader in extinction:” ACF attacks collapse in Coalition environment budget
Ahead of the federal budget, ACF slams the Morrison government for a lack of spending on the environment and climate measures.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2021

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Budget papers create confusion over ARENA funding timelines
There is confusion over when ARENA’s new $1.4 billion in funding will be allocated, with budget papers contradicting statements from the federal energy minister.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2020

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Roads over renewables: Budget seen as missed opportunity for a green recovery
Federal budget viewed as a missed opportunity for a clean energy-led recovery, as Morrison chooses roads over renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 7, 2020

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Federal budget funds Vales Point upgrade and CCS, but snubs EVs
The 2020 federal budget offers few surprises: confirming new ARENA funding, money for CCS, an upgrade for coal generator and a snub for electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 6, 2020

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