Energy efficiency stalled
Hugh Saddler, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy at the ANU, reminds us that the cheapest way to cut greenhouse emissions is to improve energy efficiency – the low hanging …
Aust must sign Treaty on Nuclear Weapons – petition
On August 6th and 9th, it will be 75 years since atomic bombs were dropped, destroying Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing ~210,000 civilians and leaving many more with shocking injuries, cancer …
Short-sighted on humanities, amnesia on science
The Government’s plan to more than double fees for humanities, society and culture, law, business, and hospitality courses to $14,500 a year makes absolutely no sense. According to the Government’s …
Here’s how to stop branch stacking
Branch stacking in the Labor Party ain’t exactly new so good to see the Premier finally sacking Adem Somyurek and referring him to IBAC but it’s not enough. The 2014 …
In praise of the Senate
Michelle Grattan reminds us today (Saturday 13) of the great value of Senate Committees in scrutinising the executive of government, 50 years after they were introduced. And she should know …
Powerful climate summit messages
The National Bushfire and Climate Summit held online last night (9 June) was a wakeup call, exposing the depth and persistence of Government resistance to action on global warming despite …
Bushfires killed ~445
The Menzies Institute for Medical Research told the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements on 25 May that 3,340 people were admitted to hospital for cardiac and respiratory problems …
Tech Roadmap predictable
Clinging to old ways is the best way to describe the Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap. Gas is the cornerstone – painted as the deliverer of ‘cheap energy’ and facilitator for renewables. …
Robodebt payback
The Government has just said it will repay $721 million raised by 470,000 debt notices unlawfully imposed on welfare recipients in one of the most punitive and incompetent debacles yet …
One Million Jobs Plan
Beyond Zero Emissions has just released a plan they say is: ….nation building, transformative projects that can upgrade our economy, modernise our industry, reskill our workforce and deliver a bright …