Scott Morrison Archives - Renew Economy

IEA data exposes “technology not taxes” myth of former Morrison government
Public funding of energy research collapsed under the Coalition, with more funds spent on fossil fuel technologies than renewables, IEA data shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Major parties have Australia on track to blow past Paris targets
Only the Greens and ‘teal’ independents have climate policies consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, new analysis shows.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia, US and China slammed for ignoring “real” climate threat in Pacific
Former Pacific Island leaders tell Australia, China and US that the biggest security threat in the Pacific is from climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 29, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Morrison’s ‘hydrogen hubs’ push is a CCS trojan horse
Morrison and Taylor use promises for new ‘clean hydrogen’ hubs as a guise for channelling more than $285m into CCS projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 27, 2022

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Coal

Election Diary: Taylor’s “implausible” claims, Morrison loves coal, Albanese backs EVs
Albanese visits Tritium, Morrison visits Woodside, and Taylor’s scare campaign about rising electricity prices labelled ‘implausible’.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Election Diary: Coalition’s $250m oil gift, Bandt unloads, Morrison discovers solar hot water
Coalition’s $250m oil gift, Bandt unloads on LibLab climate policies, Morrison discovers solar hot water but not many local jobs, Climate200 vs The Oz.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Morrison spends another $250m on oil refineries, EVs ignored
Morrison government spends a further $250m to keep Australia hooked on oil, as advocates plead for support to boost EV uptake.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2022

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Projects in limbo as Morrison’s promised billions evaporate on election call
Dozens of energy projects in limbo as billions in promised funding evaporates, with Morrison heading to polls without passing key legislation.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Election 2022: Stakes for climate and energy policy have never been higher
It’s on. The 2022 Federal Election campaign is officially underway. There’s never been more at stake for Australia’s climate and clean energy future.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 10, 2022

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Morrison rejoices in high fossil fuel prices, but Ukraine coal gesture will last just days
While the world battles with an energy crisis, the Morrison government is celebrating a boom in fossil fuel prices, and making small donations of coal.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given Public Disservice Award
The Morrison government’s ‘Making Positive Energy’ ad campaign labelled ‘disinformation’, after receiving ‘Public Disservice Award’.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 3, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Morrison’s deathly silence on IPCC report as floods devastate east coast
The Morrison government has failed to prepare for climate change, just as it failed to cut emissions. It is everyday Australians left at risk.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 2, 2022

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