The Latest Breaking News from Greg Combet

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Strong global equity markets, a focus on active management and low exposure to bonds has lifted Australia's sovereign wealth fund to more than $289 billion.

AAP · Aug 26

Future Fund eclipses $250b after bumper return

Australia's sovereign wealth fund has delivered a strong result for financial year 2025, despite significant global economic turmoil.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Chair Greg Combet says Australia's Future Fund must diversify its portfolio, including with investments in domestic data centres, to insure against volatility.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia's mission to reach net-zero

As climate minister in the former Labor government, Greg Combet has endured the rigours of the “climate wars”. He oversaw the highly contentious move to put a price on carbon, which ultimately came to grief under the Abbott government.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023

Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023

Does Labor plan to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects?

The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts?

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Broken promises can be toxic for governments, so axing the stage-three tax cuts could be right but risky

It’s going to be a tough call – one of many that await the Labor government in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022

Labor's federal election review finds focus on Morrison's character 'highly effective', cites concern for loss of 'heartland' support

Labor veterans Greg Combet and Lenda Oshalem have dissected Labor's federal election campaign, its policy offerings and results, coming up with 27 recommendations to establish "a long-term, progressive Labor government".

ABC News · Dec 5, 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

Australian superannuation industry leaders to visit Indonesia to turbocharge business ties

Former Labor frontbencher Greg Combet says group will examine viability of infrastructure investment opportunities as Australia tries to move past its reliance on China

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022