No easy future for nuclear alternatives
Conservatives are finally getting it – the people want climate change addressed. However their solution is so often to spruik ‘new generations of nuclear power’ or mini versions of the …
Beware government bearing ‘New Technologies’ for emissions reduction
Scott Morrison gives the impression he’s slowly crab walking his party away from the climate change denialism and obstructionism they’ve indulged in over the last decade by talking up the …
Grids of microgrids – now there’s an idea
As Australia’s climate becomes more extreme, it’s not the coal fired power stations that will come to the rescue with their mythical ‘base loads’. Indeed coal fired generators are given to …
We’re with Zali Steggall MP
Independent Member for Warringah is about to introduce a bill that would set out a clear, step by step framework for reaching zero net emissions by 2050. Of course we …
Palmer buys election for coal
Revelations in the AEC’s report on donations made to political parties for last year’s election show democracy is under attack by big spenders, the biggest of which is Clive Palmer. …
Lack of money transparency ruling democracy
Every year on the first working day in February the Australian Electoral Commission releases records on political donations to Australian political parties for the previous financial year, seven months after …
Consultants’ return on donation investment
Successive Federal Governments have demanded “efficiency dividends” from the Australian Public Service (APS) over the last decade. This has not resulted in the elimination of unnecessary work, more that the work …
Litigation to drive climate action: judge
Former High Court Judge Robert French warns that Australian governments, big business and regulators face a growing tide of legal challenges because of climate change policy failures. He says this …
Progress on banking slow
It’s 12 months today since the Banking Royal Commission findings were tabled in the Federal Parliament. The Coalition Government promised to implement all the recommendations within 12 months but has …
Minister goes but not the real problem
Now former Minister Bridget McKenzie has resigned but the most serious problem remains. The government (and Phil Gaetens – long time staffer for Liberal Party MPs charged with writing the …