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Energy Minister Chris Bowen says price cap is having an impact on reducing energy prices

Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the government's energy relief plan, issuing new figures that show a drop in forecast wholesale electricity prices for 2023.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2023

Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023

Why community batteries could be the next step in the solar power revolution

This year the federal government will begin rolling out 400 community batteries to store excess energy produced by households — an initiative that is expected to prompt an uptick in solar panel purchases.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Carbon border tariff on the table

The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

Federal government to lower emissions ceiling on biggest polluters by 4.9 per cent each year

The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on allowable emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Big emitters get help to manage emissions

New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

PM tours another flood zone as storm clouds gather on carbon cuts

The government weathers controversy over a key part of its plans for carbon cuts. 

The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023

Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme

Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2023

Carbon market sound but needs improvement

An independent review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has found the scheme is sound but says after 11 years of operation there is room for improvement.

AAP · Jan 9, 2023

Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it

Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023