Joyce in charge while PM travels to Rome and Glasgow Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The PM will be flying with industry, energy and emissions reduction minister Angus Taylor to meet with world leaders with climate change action top of…
Government push to boost forestry jobs, harvesting the ‘ultimate renewable resource’ Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A simplified process to access government carbon funding under the Emissions Reduction Fund will mean more jobs for plantation and farm forestry projects.
Plan for net zero by 2050 focuses on reducing costs of new technologies Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The new plan will rely on existing low-emissions technology doing the heavy lifting and is betting that emerging technologies will do the rest of the…
Documents appear to show department official trying to water down IPCC report, advocates say Friday October 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Energy & Environment Greenpeace says documents show the government's 'consistently obstructive approach' and attempts to 'water down' an upcoming report on fossil fuel power.
Gas project filled with promise, energy minister claims Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Angus Taylor says a new gas-fired power station will drive down electricity prices — but the company building it says it's a green hydrogen power…
Looming election and sharper agenda, experts read signs from reshuffle Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal This minor reshuffle signals 'let’s go into an election’ and that the reshuffle will occur after the election if Morrison is returned.
The APS gets its own minister in a reshuffle of promotions Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Ben Morton has been elevated from an assistant minister with responsibility for the public service, to a fully fledged minister in the portfolio.
ANSTO Lucas Heights facility to get an upgrade Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has committed $30 million to building a new nuclear medicines manufacturing facility at Lucas Heights in Sydney.
Department updates guide for building energy-efficient houses Monday September 27, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A government resource for homebuilders and renovators to improve the energy efficiency of houses is set for a new iteration. …
Federal agency delivering goal to grow space sector Thursday September 23, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Three Queensland-based manufacturers and one in SA will share in $3 million to help Australia break into international supply chains for the space industry. …
PM promises future hydrogen will deliver more jobs Monday September 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The federal government has promised that 8000 new jobs will be the result of its future hydrogen vision in Australia. …
Christian Porter’s political nightmare continues Monday September 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A mystery contribution to help cover the costs of the federal politician’s personal legal claim has forced Porter to give up his position as minister…
Minister wants an end to the ‘green premium’ Thursday September 2, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Energy & Environment Getting rid of the difference between the price of current technologies and zero carbon alternatives is the key to getting people to buy environmentally friendly…
CSIRO to lead $5m hydrogen RD&D program Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The CSIRO will lead a new initiative that aims to grow Australia’s hydrogen industry through collaboration between Australian and international research organisations.
NSW public servant notes concerns about money that flowed to Monaro Farming Systems Monday June 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The un-named public servant wrote in a note, 'This does not sit well with me. Would I be complicit? I need to discuss.'…
