Labor 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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Policy & Planning

Labor set for return, with help of Trump and Musk, but it needs dose of colour from Teals and Greens
Trump and Musk have likely done Labor a favour, and caused the Dutton vote to implode. A minority government with Teals and Greens would be preferable.
Giles Parkinson

May 2, 2025

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Policy & Planning

NSW issues guidebook for local farmers to “demystify the energy transition”
NSW Labor Government has released a guidebook aimed at educating local landowners considering hosting renewable energy projects on their land.
Matthew Biss

Apr 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Chris Bowen plays down chances of deals on climate with Teals and Greens
New climate and energy minister Chris Bowen plays down expectations that Labor will ramp up emissions targets as urged by newly expanded cross bench.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

A first look at federal Labor’s emissions plan finds it wholly insufficient
Labor has good intentions on climate and net-zero emissions, but not much of a plan. And it needs to get off the fence on new coal and gas extraction.
David Leitch

May 30, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens to seek moratorium on new fossil fuel projects in any post-election negotiations
The Greens will use a potential ‘balance of power’ position after the next election to seek a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 7, 2022

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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

Albanese: No tricks in Labor’s “straightforward” climate and clean energy plan
Albanese says Labor has presented a costed, effective, climate change policy, while Morrison’s net zero “pamphlet” lacks the certainty industry needs.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 25, 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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Smart Energy

Explainer: Labor plans 85 “solar banks” to open up solar to renters. What are they?
Labor’s ‘solar banks’ policy could break down the barriers to solar ownership for the millions of households who can’t install rooftop solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 6, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Labor lowers 2030 target to 43 per cent, to blunt Morrison scare campaign
Labor to take a 43 per cent emissions target to the next federal election, and a paired back policy platform designed to blunt Morrison scare campaign.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

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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