federal government Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Weaning off fossil fuels: Net Zero Fund offers super-cheap loans to big business for clean energy upgrades
The new Net Zero Fund will launch in mid-2026 with a $5bn kitty of cheap money for industries wanting to go clean and green.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 4, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar developers hope for faster decisions after 11th hour nature deal between Labor and Greens
A deal between Labor and the Greens includes closing a fast-track option for coal and gas, and providing a faster route to a yes or a no for renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 27, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Not a silver bullet,” Bowen says as energy retailers given a year to stop “sneaky” price hikes
“You’re either the windscreen or the bug.” Consumers lament as government and regulators try to fix rip-offs and mess around energy market offers.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2025

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Commentary

Labor’s nature positive reforms will force renewable developers to change their thinking
Proposed amendments to EPBC Act to address biodiversity loss will require renewable developers to think differently about the way they use the environment.
Kylie Galway

Apr 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Every watt counts:” Labor hones in on household demand in new energy performance strategy
National energy performance strategy focuses on consumer demand and working “hand-in-hand” with rooftop PV, batteries and EVs.
Marion Rae

Apr 5, 2024

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National Parks Association calls on governments to scrap Snowy 2.0
National Parks Association says Snowy 2.0 does not stack up, describing it as “environmental vandalism and economic folly”.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 15, 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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CleanTech Bites

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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Press Releases

Commerical buildings get new nabers and save on energy costs
From 1 July 2017, the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program will extend to commercial building spaces of 1,000 square metres and more, helping more businesses save on their energy costs.
Federal Government

Jun 29, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Why every Australian town should have its own wind or solar farm
Imagining an Australia where every town is running off its own renewable energy projects is becoming a reality. Victoria is on the case.
Nicky Ison

May 1, 2017

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Markets

Time for Australia to get its electric vehicle policy into gear
Australia has much to gain from strong and sound electric vehicle policies.
David Leitch

Jul 19, 2016

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Australia’s Coalition government lacks serious plan for future beyond coal
Major utilities, the market operator, academics and business people are calling for a plan to close coal burning power stations. But the Coalition government does not have one.
Hannah Aulby

Jun 30, 2016

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