The Latest Breaking News from Ed Husic

'We're not banning coal and gas': Industry minister

Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund won't ban coal, gas, or logging. The legislation has passed the lower house after a deal was struck with the Greens.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

Labor meets Greens demand for ban on reconstruction fund investment in coal, gas and native logging

Deal secures passage of NRF bill through lower house and provides likely pathway to pass it in Senate

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

National conversation to put science vision on agenda

Australia's science priorities are being revitalised to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits for Australia.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Gas cap rules 'sound and workable': ACCC

The gas industry continues to voice concerns about the design of the government's big stick interventions designed to keep energy prices contained.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

Offshore wind farm zone a 'game changer'

Victoria's south coast will become home to turbine projects with the heavy winds of the Bass Strait offering plenty of wild weather to power Australian homes.

AAP · Dec 18, 2022

Australian-first factory to produce plant-based ‘meat’ ingredients

Harvest B aims to provide a plant-based alternatives to meat, by sourcing grain locally and producing food in a new Sydney factory.

The New Daily · Dec 18, 2022

Is Labor’s energy price relief plan really a ‘Soviet-style policy’ or an ‘Armageddon’ moment?

With the bill now passed into law, here’s what’s at stake, what is next, and the political backstory of the Australia’s energy price boom

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022

Gas industry attempts to block price caps on fossil fuels shrugged off by Australian government

Crossbenchers express surprise at lack of direct lobbying from resource companies who may have been blindsided by ‘reasonable pricing’ test

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022

Afternoon Update: Details emerge of shocking Queensland police ambush; Violet Coco granted bail; and Ardern’s hot mic

Tributes flow from state and federal leaders after two police officers and a civilian die in shooting

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Greens hold firm on demand for two-year power bill freeze ahead of vote on coal and gas price caps

The Greens, whose support is needed to pass a proposed price cap on gas and coal, are holding firm on their demand for a two-year freeze on energy bill prices, which they say will save households $750 and be paid for by fossil fuel companies.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022