MYSTERIOUS: 28 - What They Never Told You

Climate change in focus ahead of federal by-election

Energy minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

David Pocock under pressure to block Labor’s safeguard mechanism bill after fossil fuel poll

With 62% of Canberrans backing a ban on new coal and gas projects, Labor faces tough task convincing ACT senator

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Coalition and Greens team up to force Labor to release emissions modelling

Government must produce forecasts under safeguard mechanism as treasurer adds pressure to stalled cross-party talks on limits to new gas and coal projects

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023

Home loan discount for sustainable builds and renos

Aussies renovating or building energy efficient homes could benefit from an investment of $125 million that could see them receive a home loan discount.

AAP · Mar 5, 2023

Adam Bandt says Greens could support key Labor climate policy if fossil fuels developments paused

Greens leader says party will negotiate in good faith on proposals that deal with the ‘untenable’ opening of new coal and gas mines

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023

Cocos (Keeling) Islands may take complaint to United Nations over climate change crisis

Remote islanders on the frontline of climate change will not rule out taking a complaint to the United Nations after a landmark ruling in favour of their "brothers and sisters" in the Torres Strait.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Northern Territory government denies Beetaloo Basin gas plans in doubt despite no federal support for offsets

No federal support is on the table for Territory Labor's promise to ensure that all Beetaloo Basin emissions are offset, as the territory cabinet weighs its decision on whether to allow full-scale fracking to go ahead.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Chris Bowen 'not proposing' federal funding to help with NT government promise to offset Beetaloo emissions

The Northern Territory government is seeking to downplay growing doubts about how it will ensure all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking in the Beetaloo Basin are offset, with the federal government appearing to rule out providing any dedicated support.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Safeguard a 'once in a decade' chance to cut emissions

The Albanese government won't consider bans on new coal projects in return for the Greens' support for its climate policy targeted at big emitters.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Opportunities and sacrifices as the big shift to renewables begins in earnest

Crossed currents as the grid is rebuilt

Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023