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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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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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Morrison and Joyce need to follow the trillions shifting to zero emissions
Regardless of whether Morrison and Joyce can come to a deal, investors are already shifting trillions of dollars in preparation for net zero.
Michael Mazengarb
Sep 24, 2021
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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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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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Green Swans: Central banks may have to foot bill for stranded fossil fuel assets
Central banks may be forced to bail out failing fossil fuel investments, as global banking regulator warns of ‘existential’ climate risks.
Michael Mazengarb
Jan 21, 2020
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Mr Coal, or Eco Warrior? Frydenberg’s climate hypocrisy won’t fool voters
After singing the virtues of coal as minister for environment, Josh Frydenberg is writing to voters about the importance of “addressing climate change.”
Oliver Yates
Mar 29, 2019
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Frydenberg challenger Oliver Yates unveils “bold” rooftop solar plan
Oliver Yates to encourage councils to use Environmental Upgrade Agreements to encourage more people to use solar and storage.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 18, 2019
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Frydenberg threatens states as NEG “sign on” date closes in
The Coalition is mustering friends – in business and media – to put major pressure on the Labor states to “sign on” to the National Energy Guarantee this Friday. It’s a war of words, and not facts.
Sophie Vorrath
Aug 6, 2018
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Frydenberg takes the low road: It’s a weak NEG or nothing
Frydenberg calls for an end to ideology and culture wars on energy, while presenting – with breathtaking cynicism – a policy that panders to right wing ideology and culture wars. It’s the NEG or nothing, he warns. Many might suggest that nothing is more attractive.
Giles Parkinson
Apr 11, 2018
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Frydenberg, IPA trolling renewables on ABC’s Q&A – again
The Coalition and IPA tag-team were at it again against renewables on Q&A. It’s disappointing enough that the country’s federal energy minister should have such a blind spot on new technology, but it appears to be a party-wide phenomenon. At least Catweazle was funny.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 20, 2018
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Frydenberg slapped down on Twitter after ignoring coal failure
Federal energy minister gets social media slap-down after ignoring coal plant failure in Tweet about Thursday’s power price spike.
Sophie Vorrath
Jan 19, 2018
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