Matt Kean
- Opinion
- California bushfires
Why the LA fires should spark economic alarm in Australia
The Californian infernos should remind Australia’s leaders about the enormous costs of not acting to mitigate the effects of climate change.
- Matt Kean
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- Exclusive
- Climate policy
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.
- Mike Foley
- Exclusive
- Nuclear energy
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.
- Paul Sakkal
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.
- James Massola, Matthew Knott and Mike Foley
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.
- Alex Ellinghausen, James Brickwood and staff reporters
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.
- Analysis
- Climate policy
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.
- David Crowe
ABC chair Kim Williams finally loses control
The media maestro is never out of his depth. But then he was appointed chair of the national broadcaster and the deluge started.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
- Exclusive
- Nuclear energy
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.
- David Crowe
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.
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