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Policy & Planning

Industry pays while coal and gas “cook the books:” Modelling reveals urgent need for Safeguard reset
Safeguard Mechanism gives coal and gas companies “a free ride,” new modelling shows, while other industries come under increasing pressure to decarbonise, or pay the cost.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 31, 2026

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Commentary

In the middle of a trade war, this is one tariff the world really needs, and Australia should take the lead
Carbon tariffs are back on the agenda in Australia, and that’s a good thing. It could help mobilise hundreds of billions of new investment.
Tim Buckley, Annemarie Jonson & Matt Pollard

Jun 5, 2025

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Commentary

Coal mine methane is a big problem for Australia, but technology exists to help cut it
New report presents a set of scalable, self-funding policy measures to cut fugitive emissions from coal mines by around half, with low to negative net cost to industry.
Henry Adams

May 19, 2025

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Commentary

Coal mine emissions reporting methods remain a major blight on Safeguard success
The Safeguard Mechanism is a good policy. But if it is going to succeed, it must start with accurate reporting from the coal sector.
Christopher Wright

Apr 16, 2025

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Solar

Coal giant signs solar farm maintenance contract to train staff in green energy future
Queensland coal power company has been moving into renewable energy for some years, and is now signing O&M contracts to give staff taste of renewables future.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 31, 2024

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Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target
Barossa gas project is terrible news for the climate and Tiwi Islanders. It goes ahead against record warming and calls for more ambitious emissions targets.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 17, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Unsafe Safeguard Mechanism: How carbon credits could blow up Australia’s climate policy
A time bomb is ticking inside the Albanese government’s climate policy. When it explodes, Australia will fall short of its targets and leave investors shirtless.
Andrew Macintosh & Don Butler

Nov 10, 2023

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Australia’s fossil fuel methane emissions are nearly twice as bad as industry reports
Methane emissions from Australia’s fossil fuel industry are nearly twice as bad as reported, and polluters will have to double their planned emission cuts to make up for it.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 5, 2023

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Woodside’s carbon bill from new gas fields could hit $63bn by 2050, report says
Under the new Safeguard rules, the carbon bill alone may kill at least one major gas project that is still in the planning stages.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 19, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Australia finally has a climate policy after lost decade, but not everyone is making progress
After lost decade, Australia has a climate policy. It feels right to enjoy the moment – at least for the remainder of the week. Another small, baby step for mankind.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 31, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Australia has a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action
Implementation of the safeguard mechanism bodes well for Australian climate policy and may also pave the way for carbon pricing beyond the industry sector.
Frank Jotzo

Mar 31, 2023

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Coal

Australia’s coal mine project approval list is a climate disaster
New report shows approval of all new coal mines would be equivalent of keeping all Australian coal plants open for another 129 years.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 29, 2023

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