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Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation

The new government-led agency — the Net Zero Authority — will help reskill workers in mining and coal-fired generation and provide more funding for renewable energy.

ABC News

Labor’s net zero authority wins backing after workers call for help to leave fossil fuel industry

Energy minister says body will ‘focus like a laser on any obstacles to job creation and investment’

The Guardian - AU

'One-stop-shop for job creation': Bowen announces National Transition Authority

The authority will commence operations on July 1 with a budget of $23million in its first year.

Newcastle Herald

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Former Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad labels 80 per cent renewable energy target 'bulls**t'

A bitter rift between the former boss of state-owned power provider Snowy Hydro and federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has widened following claims Labor's green energy plans are not achievable.

ABC News

Chris Bowen to announce National Transition Authority in Muswellbrook on Friday

The authority will ensure the workers and communities can seize the opportunities associated with the clean energy transition

Newcastle Herald

Hopes high for budget funding to help coal communities

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said "there's always more to do" to assist communities.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter residents back offshore wind

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water received 1916 submissions.

Newcastle Herald

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Australian budget expected to include national energy authority, unions say

Union leaders anticipate authority to help redeploy workers ahead of looming coal-fired power station closures

The Guardian - AU

Too Liddell too late for those bearing brunt as power station shuts

Can the minister explain where they are going to get work in their near vicinity down the track, or not his problem?

Newcastle Herald

'A basic issue of justice': power workers rally for transition support

The National Transition Authority's primary role would be to help plan and co-ordinate the investment of billions of dollars to create new industries and jobs for displaced workers.

Newcastle Herald

Minister guarantees lights will stay on when Liddell closes

Chris Bowen says AEMO has advised there is sufficient renewable capacity to compensate for the loss of Liddell

Newcastle Herald

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Liddell Power Station closure won't create energy 'supply crunch'

With NSW's 52-year-old Liddell coal-fired power generator going offline this Friday, Climate Change and Energy Minister says the government is "playing a catch-up game" to provide clean energy.

ABC News

Gas price caps due to be extended until mid-2025

A $12-per-gigajoule cap on gas costs will be stretched out for more than a year under a proposed code of conduct for the sector.

The New Daily

Government plans extension of gas price cap by 18 months, lengthening extraordinary market intervention

Gas prices were capped for 2023 after warnings of massive price increases were forecast. Now the government wants to extend its extraordinary intervention in the market, saying gas companies shouldn't "revert to normal" next year.

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Newcastle Herald

Thanks and farewell: minister's Liddell Power Station visit

Federal and state governments insist the state's energy supply will remain secure following the closure of Liddell this week.

The New Daily

Cost stalling sales of electric vehicles as Aussies opt for petrol cars

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

Newcastle Herald

The stampede toward reliance on renewable energy seems short on caution

Let us have a pause and fully test where we are going before we rush off on the poorly planned venture.

AAP

New electric vehicle discount to cut $2500 off loans

A $40 million program will cut the price of electric vehicle loans for some buyers in a new national scheme.

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Could this tiny town in the Northern Territory hold the key to Australia's energy future?

For decades, air conditioners, lights, TVs and fridges would be cut off multiple times a week – sometimes multiple times a day – in the tiny town of Jabiru. Now industry experts want the micro-grid replicated across Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s electric vehicle policy drives Australia forward – but not far

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s EV policy launch a ‘missed opportunity’ for national consistency, Bridget McKenzie says

Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of ‘stalling’ with consultation

AAP

Electric car innovations win $70 million charging boost

Innovative ways to charge electric cars at home, work and in public areas are the focus of a new $70 million fund designed to fuel the transport transition.

The Conversation

Australia finally has an electric vehicle strategy. How does it stack up?

Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy, released today, details the government’s long-awaited plans to accelerate the adoption of these vehicles.

The New Daily

New policy to hit accelerator on electric car arrivals

Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard and battery recycling

Policy contains no new incentives to buy EVs but does aim to improve charging infrastructure

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