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Why Trump will force Labor to delay 2035 climate target, and the Dutton challenge that follows

Why Trump will force Labor to delay 2035 climate target, and the Dutton challenge that follows

“The election of Donald Trump, his statements on climate change and positions on energy policy are likely to have a global impact,” warns Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

  • by Mike Foley

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Dutton to claim nuclear rollout will end up cheaper than renewables

Dutton to claim nuclear rollout will end up cheaper than renewables

The opposition leader will reveal his costings for seven nuclear plants as soon as next week.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Parliamentary boss failed to record ‘close relationship’

Parliamentary boss failed to record ‘close relationship’

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has been forced to defend his choice of car as senators enjoyed their last chance this year to grill ministers.

  • by James Massola, Matthew Knott and Mike Foley
Perrottet and Kean get friendly farewell from former Labor foe

Perrottet and Kean get friendly farewell from former Labor foe

Treasurer Dan Mookhey will host a morning tea for departing Liberals Dominic Perrottet and Matt Kean, a sign of uncharacteristically good relations on Macquarie Street.

  • by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Through the lens: The week in politics from Assange to Payman

Through the lens: The week in politics from Assange to Payman

Julian Assange’s plea deal and subsequent release dominated headlines this week, while Labor grappled with its first MP crossing the floor in 19 years. Alex Ellinghausen and James Brickwood captured it all.

  • by Alex Ellinghausen, James Brickwood and staff reporters
Matt Kean’s appointment puts climate before politics

Matt Kean’s appointment puts climate before politics

This is an important appointment by the federal government that will provide an opportunity to help all Australians.

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The one thing ABC chair Kim Williams admits he isn’t on top of

The one thing ABC chair Kim Williams admits he isn’t on top of

The media maestro is never out of his depth. But then he was appointed chair of the national broadcaster, and the deluge started.

  • by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
How Labor convinced a former Liberal treasurer to take a key climate job

How Labor convinced a former Liberal treasurer to take a key climate job

Matt Kean’s appointment to head the Climate Change Authority has outraged federal Liberals and Nationals, who believe one of their own has joined the enemy.

  • by David Crowe
Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens federal energy clash

Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens federal energy clash

A survey shows voters strongly back using subsidies to help families install solar panels, amid a wider argument about whether to embrace nuclear or renewable energy.

  • by David Crowe
Dutton’s climate politics put our children’s future at risk

Dutton’s climate politics put our children’s future at risk

What appears forgotten in this latest version of Australia’s climate wars is the reason why our planet cannot be allowed to pass 1.5 degrees of warming. At 1.5 degrees we trigger a domino event where a warming planet reinforces further warming that is irreversible.

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean to chair climate change body

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean to chair climate change body

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Kean, who was also an energy minister for the state’s former Coalition government, was uniquely qualified to lead the independent authority.

  • by Olivia Ireland and Mike Foley

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