Bowen’s energy revolution dodges inconvenient truths
In a climate of geopolitical instability we’ve embarked on an energy transition that’s almost totally dependent on imported renewables infrastructure.
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Economy will run out of gas without reservation policy
Labor remains deeply conflicted about gas, failing to appreciate its importance in sustaining the employment of many in the party’s traditional base.
Rethink energy transition or face economic disaster
The opportunities for a reset and a plan B should have been taken earlier. Instead, Labor doubled down as it presided over ever-increasing power prices.
Keeping the door closed on nuclear makes zero sense
The Albanese government wants us to believe it governs in the Hawke tradition. But Bob Hawke believed in the contest of ideas and on nuclear believed we should ‘put all the passions and prejudices to one side and look at the facts’.
ALP’s renewables obsession a model of self-harm
How can you embark on an energy transition without knowing how you are going to guarantee reliable electricity? We still don’t know Labor’s plan to address structural gas shortages.
Energy honesty is Labor’s only option as election looms
The government needs to be unequivocal about the 2035 targets, provide whole-of-system costings and make public the draft 2025-26 power price increases before the election, not after.
Is Labor finally realising the folly of its energy plan?
Being a responsible global citizen and playing our part under the Paris Agreement should not be at the expense of our national interest.
Bowen’s Reliable Renewables plan is serving us ill
The Albanese government is facing a loss of social licence for its energy transition, particularly in regional areas.
Green obsessions puts nation’s steelmaking and security at risk
Surely our politicians don’t need reminding that our energy security is a prerequisite for our national security and that steelmaking is critical to that end.
Energy transition powered by wishful thinking
Our power prices are among the world’s highest and energy poverty is growing. Seeing through the spin is half the battle.
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