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Tardy approvals leaving clean energy dollars in limbo

Australia's most populous state and biggest energy user still ranks among the slowest approval times for renewables, suggesting further reform is needed.

AAP · Jun 2

Australia could miss clean energy target as solar and wind investment slumps, investors warn

Expert warns large pipeline of potential projects will not deliver required energy capacity unless companies make final investments

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia could play a defining role in negotiating a global road map away from fossil fuels, but domestic gas and coal interests may get in the way.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

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‘Culture cringe’: experts dismiss Coalition claims Chris Bowen cannot remain minister while leading Cop31 negotiations

Coalition claims key diplomatic role at next year’s conference in Turkey would make Bowen a ‘part-time minister’ while Australians face inflated energy prices

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Mad dash to win climate conference hosting rights

The prime minister is hoping to lobby his Turkish counterpart in person in a bid to secure the hosting rights for next year's COP climate conference.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Australia’s Cop31 bid teeters as rival Turkey refuses to withdraw

Government rules out using taxpayer funds to buy off competing bid as Pacific leaders urge Turkey to step aside as an ‘act of good faith’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025

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Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

An alliance of conservation and renewable energy groups want environment protection reform back on track and the "nature versus climate" narrative put to bed.

AAP · May 28, 2025

Residents pay price for cheap, climate-exposed homes

Homes are cheapest to build in the least climate-resilient zones and potentially expose residents to higher air-conditioning and transport costs.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment

A group of developers has warned of significant delays to the renewable energy needed to power Australian homes and businesses as green tape chokes investment.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

Tesla won’t free up use of its batteries, leaving owners unable to reap full benefits

Exclusive: Experts say Tesla should be excluded from rebates for disabling function on its batteries in Australia that would let users alter power usage remotely

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

AAP · May 17, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Albanese government manages to unite automotive industry on fuel standards – almost

Although forced to water down its original settings, the revised model will help Australia reach its decarbonisation targets

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Australia commits $150m to climate finance for vulnerable Pacific countries

However, the Albanese government has not contributed to a newly created global loss and damage fund at Cop28

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023

New push to bring Queensland’s lagging emissions targets into line with other states

Environmental advocates urge state to ‘do better than 30% by 2030’, and propose doubling of current targets

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Australia signs up to offshore wind alliance, as Chris Bowen declares return to climate change table

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen delivers Australia's national statement at COP27, declaring the country "is back" as a willing negotiator on climate action.

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ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

UN climate conference hoping to make promises reality — but expectations on COP27 are low

Last year, powerful leaders gathered in Glasgow for a UN climate conference that was billed as the "last best chance" to keep global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. At this year's event, things will be more subdued.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Report shows growing number of Australians believe climate change effects already being felt

Over the past 15 years, Australians have weathered myriad natural disasters, including catastrophic bushfires, droughts and floods. A new report shows attitudes to the threats posed by climate change have shifted.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Support for gas taxes to pay climate bill

A landmark survey shows record levels of concern at the devastating impact of climate change in Australia, and frustration with governments.

The New Daily · Nov 2, 2022

Floods and fires make climate change a top worry for most people, report finds

A majority of Australians are worried about climate change, according to the latest Climate of the Nation report.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2022

Albanese government’s climate plans face hurdle as experts criticise carbon market reforms

The Australia Institute concerned safeguard mechanism changes may create ‘perverse incentive’ for emissions intensive projects

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Australian motorists may be unwittingly bankrolling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, report finds

Analyst says tighter tracking of oil shipments needed to avoid Russia bypassing sanctions

ABC News · Aug 20, 2022

Solar briefly overtakes coal in Australia as number one source of power nationally

Solar energy eclipsed coal as the lead source of power across the national energy market at lunchtime on Friday, something experts say will become more common.

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