Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
From left: Adam Bandt, Zali Steggall, Barnaby Joyce, Anthony Albanese, Scott Morrison. And below, Grant King, Andrew Mackenzie, Philip Lowe, Jennifer Westacott, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Kenneth Hayne.
Illustration: David Rowe
A convoy of ten semi-trailer trucks – carrying 33 tonnes of demountable buildings – are making the 357 kilometre journey from Sydney to the small heritage town Mogo, near Batemans Bay this morning.
The pop up mall – provided by ATCO chief executive Nancy Southern, who leads one of Canada's largest gas, electricity, construction and logistics companies – will help rebuild the village known for its zoo, which has been hit by biblical fires and floods.
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau ChiefTom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
Angela Macdonald-SmithSenior resources writerAngela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com
