Aust missing from countries joining One Planet Summit.
50 countries have now joined a coalition vowing to protect 30% of land and sea to stop species extinction and address climate change by 2030. The One Planet Summit was …
Donald Trump says he wants an orderly transition
In an unusually scripted piece, President Trump appears finally to have accepted his loss of office. The rhetoric has changed, whether he truly means it is another question. Meanwhile the …
The US Senate certifies results after mob invasion
A pro-Trump angry mob stormed the US Senate today in an attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden as President-elect. One woman was fatally shot by an officer. The …
‘one’ a small step for the PM
Well done and thanks to Premier Berejiklian and the Prime Minister for swapping ‘young’ for ‘one’ in the National Anthem. It’s closer to the truth, it’s symbolically important and it’s …
Big economic opportunity, if only
Climate change is the biggest threat to Australia’s economy but it’s also the biggest economic opportunity in the country’s history. With boundless plains and world-leading sun and wind resources, our …
Trickle down to zero
While the Treasurer channels his supply-side heroes Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in responding to the pandemic, new evidence based on the 40 years of developed world experimentation with trickle-down …
A sorry tale of death and endless despair
60 men, currently held in hotel rooms in Melbourne where they have been for more than a year, were bussed yesterday to another hotel – The Park – under heavy …
Pratt Holdings – donates $3m, gets $10m from fire fund
The world’s biggest privately-owned paper mill operation, owned by one of the richest people in Australia, Anthony Pratt, received $10m from the Federal Government under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery …
Still propping up fossil fuels
Yesterday’s announcement that $83.5 million is to be invested in oil refining companies as part of its commitment to jobs, affordable fuel and Australia’s long-term fuel security is classic, Morrison Government sleight …
Matt Kean for PM!
Amongst state energy ministers, Liberal, Matt Kean has arguably the most ambitious climate change abatement plan that he says is entirely consistent with conservatism and he is not afraid to …