Gas reservation scheme now the only way forward
Gas shortages are now an issue of national importance, one that demands immediate attention and bipartisan support for a legally binding gas reservation scheme.
Gas shortages are now an issue of national importance, one that demands immediate attention and bipartisan support for a legally binding gas reservation scheme.
The Albanese government would be abrogating its responsibility if it were to decide new targets for 2035 before acknowledging and rectifying current transition problems.
Eraring was our canary in the coalmine. It’s time for a reality check and for the ban on nuclear to be lifted. As always it’s good policy, not ideology, that makes for good politics.
The creation of the National Anti-Corruption Commission sent a positive message about Labor’s reform agenda. Unfortunately, that was the start and the end of any substantial change.
Industry policy and priorities are shaped by the circumstances of the time, but some lessons and challenges are timeless.
To stop the continuing decline in our manufacturing capability, gas has to be recognised as an essential source of energy and feedstock for industry
Our future prosperity will always depend on having reliable and affordable baseload power in the energy mix. In the post-coal era, this can be provided only by gas or emissions-free nuclear.
Winter is coming. The speed and efficiency with which our coal-fired power stations are closing is sadly not being matched by projects to make up the energy shortfall.
The 100,000 ‘carbon workers’ in Australia deserve better than rubbery jobs figures about the transition to net-zero emissions.
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