Australia risks losing billions to 'global vacuum' of talent: Twiggy Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has asked for an even playing field to avoid talent being sucked overseas. The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2023
Digging deep in Northern Australia for voice, climate Federal minister Madeleine King says support by the resources industry for the voice to parliament is "one small way" to help heal past injustices. AAP · Apr 19, 2023
Australia’s resources minister heaps warm praise on gas as industry PR spree masks doubts about future Madeleine King says gas can help decarbonise the economy but not even big users of the fossil fuel are convinced The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023
Australia strikes pact with UK on minerals, rare earths Making a move to break China's stranglehold, Australia and the United Kingdom have pledged to boost the supply of critical minerals to power a cleaner world. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
Madeleine King urges young people to pursue employment in mining to help the environment Madeleine King calls on young people in Australia to consider employment in the resources sector to help the world decarbonise, saying the commitment to net zero emissions needs more mining, not less. ABC News · Apr 4, 2023
Australia's eastern states will have enough gas, ACCC says Warnings about a gas shortage across Australia's eastern states have been scrapped after the competition watchdog said supplies would meet demand. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo? A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad? ABC News · Mar 31, 2023
Gas giant ExxonMobil warns of rapidly reducing Bass Strait supplies Gas giant ExxonMobil says the number of wells it operates in the Bass Strait could close to halve in the next eighteen months. But an expert says gas shortages can be avoided with the right policies. ABC News · Mar 23, 2023
Liberal MP breaks ranks with party on safeguard stance Liberal MP Bridget Archer has hit out at the coalition for not seeking to negotiate on changes to the government's safeguard mechanism. AAP · Mar 21, 2023
Business groups push for climate deal but warn government against conceding too much to Greens The government has been locked in negotiations with the Greens and key crossbenchers for weeks over its proposed changes to the so-called safeguard mechanism, with the Coalition remaining steadfastly opposed. ABC News · Mar 19, 2023
'We are fearful': Pressure on Labor to make PEP-11 decision 'We are fearful that Madeline King is not going to cancel the PEP-11 permit.' Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023
Growth with India is 'enormous': Resources minister Australia's abundance of critical minerals can be used to grow the lucrative trade relationship with India, with coal continuing to be exported. AAP · Mar 11, 2023
Barngarla women warn Kimba nuclear waste plan will 'destroy' sacred site, Dreaming stories The ancient women's story of the Seven Sisters will be "destroyed" if a proposed nuclear waste facility proceeds, Barngarla elders say ahead of their Federal Court case. ABC News · Mar 4, 2023
'Never in the Hunter': Greens declare Newcastle off-limits to PEP-11 and demand other parties make their position clear It appears PEP-11 is "no from the word 'go'", but the NSW Greens fear this 'zombie project' could rise again. Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023 Australia can’t blow another decade of climate action – it’s now up to Labor and the Greens Key people are talking but there’s frustration in both camps. The weeks ahead will require maturity and dexterity
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2023 Labor rounds on Greens ‘sabotage’ of emissions reduction plan Frontbenchers unleash on party for signalling it might vote with Coalition to stymie reform of safeguard mechanism
Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023 Scott Morrison’s block on gas drilling off Newcastle to be overturned Controversy as PEP-11 back on the drawing boards after Federal Court application
ABC News · Feb 2, 2023 Loss of radioactive capsule must be investigated, resources minister says The loss of the tiny widget sparked a huge search in WA when it bounced out of a contractor's truck. The federal resources minister and a risk expert say a lesson needs to be learnt.
AAP · Jan 22, 2023 Libs call for action on Indigenous issues Peter Dutton says the government is failing to act on key issues disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities.
ABC News · Jan 13, 2023 Federal minister visits South Australian site for nuclear waste as legal challenge continues Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King visits the site chosen for Australia's first nuclear waste facility near Kimba, South Australia, where preparations are expected to continue for two years before construction can commence.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023 Australian coal industry says China market matters less than before, even if import ban ends Queensland Resources Council says industry would welcome restrictions easing but new long-term customers since found elsewhere in Asia
ABC News · Dec 22, 2022 Senex Energy says its gas expansion has been put on hold after energy cap announcement Senex Energy's $1 billion Surat Basin gas expansion has been put on hold as the government consults on energy cap laws.
AAP · Dec 13, 2022 Australia signs pact on sustainable mining Australia, a treasure trove of critical minerals and rare earths, has joined a global commitment on sustainable extraction and processing.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Government to cap wholesale gas prices as part of market intervention to lower power prices Anthony Albanese and his cabinet are set to endorse a multi-pronged strategy to curb sky-high power prices, as pressure mounts on the government to urgently intervene in the market.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 Treasury backs intervention in Australian energy market to ‘quickly’ reduce prices ‘War-driven price shocks’ signal possible need for government intervention to address energy costs, Treasury secretary says