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Zoe Daniel and Sally Sitou call for climate action in first speeches to parliament – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Albanese government bolsters climate bill in attempt to win support of teal independents

Change to ensure future emissions reduction targets could only be increased follows talks with crossbench and Greens

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Climate bill makes clear 43% target is 'minimum commitment'

The public would be kept up to date on progress towards meeting Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target with an annual ministerial statement and oversight by the Climate Change Authority, under the government’s climate legislation to be introduced on Wednesday.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2022

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David Pocock calls for ‘climate trigger’ in environment laws ahead of new parliament opening

Labor will rely on the Greens and independents to pass its 43% emissions reduction target but independents say there’s a mandate for a bigger goal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022

The best way to Dutton-proof climate legislation is to get it into parliament and get it passed

Labor, the Greens and the teals should be focusing on widening the footprint of support for climate action, rather than preserving product differentiation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

Renewable energy agency changes scrapped

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has taken aim at the previous government for trying to use the renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuels.

AAP · Jul 22, 2022

Former carbon pricing mastermind Greg Combet backs proposed fix for Australia's energy crisis

Former federal climate change minister backs proposed fix for crisis-riddled national electricity market, calling for ideology to be taken out of debate.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

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Morning mail: fossil fuels out of renewable fund, Ukraine plans trial for Russian leaders, news fatigue

Friday: Labor is rolling back changes to renewable energy agency made in the dying days of the Morrison government. Plus: why Australians are switching off the news

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022

Coalition changes allowing renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuel projects to be scrapped

Climate change minister Chris Bowen says Arena will have mandate to accelerate electrification and focus on renewable technology

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022

Crossbench MP predicts ‘welcome’ car emissions change as climate negotiations continue

Independent MP Kylea Tink says negotiations for legislation on a 43 per cent emissions reduction target have already been fruitful.

The New Daily · Jul 21, 2022

Fracking watchdog says NT still lacking federal government commitment on Beetaloo Basin emissions promise

An independent watchdog says the NT government’s promise to offset all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking the Beetaloo Basin is in doubt, as the project looks set to be a sticking point in negotiations on the Greens’ support for Labor’s climate targets.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

Alan Kohler: The three things our Energy Minister must do

The planet is heating much faster than expected – and it’s clear that net-zero emissions by 2050 will not be enough, writes Alan Kohler.

The New Daily · Jul 20, 2022

Leading environment group says Labor must include ratchet mechanism in climate change bill

Australian Conservation Foundation says legislation needs to ensure 43% emissions reduction target can be increased over time

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022

Greens will ruin climate consensus if they sink 43% target, Labor activist warns

‘We were in this place in 2007 and we watched it all go wrong,’ Labor and former Wilderness Society campaigner Felicity Wade says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2022

‘Dutton insurance’: crossbench MPs set joint demands on Labor’s climate bill

The seven independents want a mechanism to protect emissions target from ‘future governments’ as they signal desire to negotiate

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2022

PM warns against reduced Covid isolation period as nation records 31 deaths – as it happened

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The New Daily · Jul 17, 2022

Greens stoush on mining could threaten government’s climate bill

A disagreement over the approval of new coal mines is emerging as a sticking point in negotiations between the Greens and the government.

ABC News · Jul 17, 2022

Federal Treasurer says calls to apologise over pandemic leave payments are 'ridiculous'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put his weight behind Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid mounting criticism over ending pandemic leave payments.

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Morning mail: climate pressure on Labor, Biden in Israel, winter Covid wave

Friday: Chris Bowen is being pushed to beef up proposed legislation enshrining emissions targets. Plus: are we finally past the era of shameless leaders?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Liberal MP Bridget Archer open to crossing floor to vote for government’s emissions target bill

Moderate Liberal says if Anthony Albanese wants to end climate wars, he must tone down ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Labor to reshape carbon credit committee as Coalition-appointed members resign

Climate change minister Chris Bowen has accepted the resignation of three members of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Chris Bowen shares draft climate bill as independents and Greens turn up heat for more ambitious action

Greens call for moratorium on new oil and gas projects as some independents urge Labor not to rush major policy for political reasons

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Labor to remake carbon credit committee after three controversial Coalition appointments resign

A major cleanout of Coalition-appointed members of a committee overseeing emissions reductions in Australia has seen three resignations, including the chair.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022

Breaking from China’s clean energy dominance ‘imperative’, US and Australia say after new climate tech deal

New agreement to fast-track climate solutions signed as countries underscore need for diversified supply chains

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

Speedy renewable energy transition will boost national and economic security, Australia and US say

Australia and the US call for the acceleration of the renewable energy transition as a form of insurance, arguing that no country has ever been "held hostage" over access to the wind or sun.

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