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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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Why Adani is a proxy war and campaigners need to focus on transition
In the wake of the election result, the Adani mine is being labelled a proxy war, and a failed campaign to engage rural Queensland voters about the future.
Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Election Wrap: Morrison set to win majority as Labor leadership and Senate up for grabs
Morrison set to win majority, Kerryn Phelps concedes in Wentworth while Labor leadership heats up as a factional showdown.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

It’s time to kick this mob out, and end this climate crap
It’s time for Australia to seize the opportunities in climate action and renewable energy. It’s time to kick this mob out and end the climate crap.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

May 17, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Shorten declares climate “emergency” as top priority for Labor
Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten has referred to climate change as an “emergency,” in his final formal pitch to voters ahead of Saturday’s federal election.
Sophie Vorrath

May 16, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Climate Change Election: where do parties stand and what can we expect after Saturday?
In 2019, climate change has re-emerged as the key issue in the minds of voters. RenewEconomy takes a look at the key parties and independents ahead of the election.
Michael Mazengarb

May 15, 2019

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Labor to remove Coalition’s “climate fig leaf”, push funds to clean energy
Labor reveals it will scrap Coalition’s “Climate Solutions Fund” and redirect funds to clean energy initiatives.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2019

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Smart Energy

Solar schools to create 364MW virtual power plant in Labor policy plan
Federal Labor unveils plan for a VPP of solar schools, through $1bn government loans scheme to help schools invest in PV and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

May 1, 2019

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Markets

Labor’s emissions reduction policy: Does it really add up?
Labor’s 50% renewables target is an excellent electricity transformation policy, but it’s only a one-third reduction in carbon output from today’s level.
David Leitch

Apr 4, 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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Policy & Planning

Shorten hails cheap wind and solar, but will he stop Adani?
Shorten says transition to renewables key to cheap and reliable energy, new industries, and the future of the reef. But he’s going to have to work hard to make this a major issue in what could be an election year, and he needs to be clear about Adani.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 31, 2018

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Renewables

Queensland poll could be a show-stopper for solar, and consumers
As Queensland prepares to vote in the state election on Saturday, we look at what’s at stake for the renewables industry – particularly if Labor loses.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Nov 24, 2017

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