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Policy & Planning

Major parties set to block Pocock move to enshrine climate change “duty of care” for children
Labor and Coalition likely to block climate “duty of care” bill designed to close the gap that allows new fossil fuel projects to be approved.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2024

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Renewables

“Unlawful” ARENA regulations destined for court, after further failed repeal attempts
The failure of fresh attempts to cancel out Angus Taylor’s much criticised ARENA regulations means a court challenge will be the likely next step.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Liberal-controlled oversight committee says Taylor’s ARENA changes should be cancelled
Senate oversight committee says controversial regulations that push ARENA into funding non renewable technologies, including CCS – be cancelled.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 30, 2021

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Coal

“This is renewable energy, don’t be afraid:” Chris Bowen taunts Coalition in House of Reps
Labor’s Chris Bowen brandishes a solar panel in Parliament, telling the Morrison government not to be afraid of renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Barnaby Joyce blunders attempt to open CEFC funds to “high intensity” coal plants
Barnaby Joyce calls for CEFC to fund “high intensity” coal plants, but the emissions threshold he proposes would make that impossible.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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CleanTech Bites

Greens seek laws to block Adani, Clive Palmer’s Galilee coal mines
Senate debates Greens legislation that would ban new coal mines in Galilee basin, as Albanese says Australia could still be exporting coal in 2050.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2020

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Renewables

Energy a “defining debate” of this parliament: Turnbull’s key NPC comments
PM tells National Press Club energy is “a key debate” in 2017 parliament. Here are Malcolm Turnbull’s key comments on the subject.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 1, 2017

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