The Australia Institute Archives - Page 2 of 6 - Renew Economy

“Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year
Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $11.6 billion this financial year, pushed higher by the Morrison government’s ‘gas led recovery’.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight
Taylor offers carbon farmers a tax cut after slashing their potential income, as think tank targets dodgy carbon credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Fossil fuel industry asks Morrison government for more support for CCS
Fossil fuel groups are asking for more support for troubled carbon storage projects as the federal budget looms.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 31, 2022

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Western Australian gas producers pay paltry royalties to government
The bulk of Western Australia’s LNG production is subject to little or no tax, despite surging income, new analysis shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australians reject “gas led recovery” as climate concern surges to new highs
New survey shows 8 in 10 Australians support the phase-out of coal power, and vast majority say economic recovery should be powered by renewables, not gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 13, 2021

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Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices
Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 21, 2021

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Coal

Australia-Japan coal trade in spotlight, as groups call for it to end by 2030
Environment and research groups says emissions from Australian coal sold to Japan almost equals Australia’s entire domestic emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 4, 2021

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Australia’s emissions have risen since 2005, apart from land use accounting tricks
New research shows Australia is lagging behind international peers in emissions reductions, despite what the Morrison government may claim.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2021

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Coal

“Coal has become fetishised:” Turnbull slams right-wing media, politicians
Malcolm Turnbull hits out at right-wing media and politicians for ‘fetishising’ coal to the extent that it is now treated as something ‘religious’.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 27, 2021

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Surge in new coal mine proposals in NSW triggers fresh calls for coal moratorium
Calls for a moratorium on new coal mines, as a record number of new mine proposals lodged in 2020, despite a global decline in demand for coal.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2021

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Batteries and renewables can replace coal and gas for reliable and cheap power, experts say
Business model underpinning coal and gas is collapsing, and the good news is that batteries and renewable energy can step in and keep the grid secure.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 29, 2021

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State governments key to unlocking rooftop solar for renters, says thinktank
New study finds coordinated state government policies could be key to breaking down the barriers to installing solar for renters.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 19, 2021

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