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Policy & Planning

Morrison’s coal lump supplier, former advisor, appointed Australian OECD ambassador
Former Minerals Council chief, and advisor to the prime minister, appointed as Australia’s new ambassador to the OECD.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 17, 2021

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Renewables

Wind and solar produce three times more energy than IEA admits
The IEA energy statistics underestimates the role of wind and solar in the world’s energy mix – by a factor of three. Here’s why.
Erik Sauar

Aug 29, 2017

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Turnbull accused of “browning down” OECD coal subsidy cuts
OECD deal to end export credits for new coal plant technology marred by Turnbull government-led compromise that could allow up to 16,000MW of extra coal plants – already in the planning pipeline – to be financed.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2015

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Australian fossil fuel subsidies put at $5.6bn a year in new report
As Turnbull heads to Turkey’s G20 Summit, a new report reveals Australia still subsidising fossil fuel production to tune of $A5.6 billion a year.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2015

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Heat on Turnbull ahead of OECD talks on coal subsidy cuts
Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to toe the line on fossil fuel subsidy reform.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2015

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Rich nations spend 5x more on fossil fuel export subsidies than renewables
Wealthy nations spend, on average, roughly 5 times more on export subsidies for fossil fuel technologies than for renewables
James Ayre

Apr 2, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Bill Shorten can make Tony Abbott look silly on carbon pricing
New Labor leader Bill Shorten’s support for carbon pricing is actually a deft assault on Tony Abbott’s weak spot, his hard right flank. International pressure for market-based climate solutions is mounting, and Australia’s credibility hangs in the balance.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 14, 2013

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