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Policy & Planning

“Not doing so well:” US puts pressure on Australia as Labor flags new interim target
Labor’s Chris Bowen says medium-term emissions targets need to drive “greatest economic transformation since the Industrial Revolution”.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Albanese promises “clean energy jobs revolution” in rebuke of Morrison cafe jibe
Albanese says the opportunities created through action on climate change would have a wide-reaching benefit for the Australian economy.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 20, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Bowen pitches Labor’s new gas-friendly climate platform, and an end to “toxic politics”
Chris Bowen tells forum in Canberra that Labor is the only one capable of taking Australia to zero net emissions, and sees important role for gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2021

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Labor to support gas and CCS alongside zero carbon target in new policy platform
Labor balances commitment to zero emissions with support for gas and CCS in a proposed policy platform, ahead of a looming federal election.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 1, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“We should do whatever Morrison says:” Fitzgibbon calls on Labor to capitulate on climate
Joel Fitzgibbon adds pressure on Mark Butler to be moved from shadow climate and energy portfolios, calls on Labor to adopt Morrison’s climate policies.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 16, 2020

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Labor and Greens slam Taylor’s “unacceptable attack” on CEFC
In dissenting reports, Labor and Greens senators say CEFC amendment bill is an unwarranted power grab by federal energy minister Angus Taylor.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 6, 2020

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Coal

Has Joel Fitzgibbon locked Labor into a ‘go slow’ switch to renewable energy?
Labor’s Joel Fitzgibbon forced the party into saying nice things about coal and gas projects – but has he locked Labor onto a ‘go slow’ path for renewables?
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 30, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Labor set to reaffirm net zero emissions commitment, oppose funds for coal power
Labor leader Anthony Albanese set to use a major policy speech to re-confirm 2050 net zero emissions target, but no word on the party’s interim targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 20, 2020

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Coal

Is there a pro-coal faction brewing within the Labor Party?
Details of a pro-coal faction within the Labor party emerge as Labor ponders next steps for climate and energy policies.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 13, 2020

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Coal

Jobs and growth: Albanese recasts Labor’s planned clean energy revolution
Albanese sells Labor’s clean energy revolution as key to jobs and manufacturing, and promises a future for coking coal industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 29, 2019

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Coal

Albo and the Green New Deal: Great name for a band, but is it good policy?
Labor under Anthony Albanese may look overseas in its search for a way to re-engage voters on climate change, and rebrand its policy suite.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2019

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Change in Labor leadership to be a signal for Labor’s future climate policy
As Albanese emerges as favourite to take Labor leadership, the future of its climate policy will be a contest between pragmatism and ambition.
Michael Mazengarb

May 22, 2019

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