Premium Insights and analysis AUKUS and the government’s nuclear waste storage nightmare Community & Social While AUKUS committed Australia to storing nuclear waste arising from the reactors of its as yet non-existent submarine fleet, the storage site remains a point of conjecture.
Morrison’s actions put governance capacity at risk August 18, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Anyone arguing Morrison did nothing with his added power need to consider more than the immediate political controversy.
Parliamentary privileges probe could scrutinise Morrison’s secret self-appointments August 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence MPs of all stripes agitate for deeper scrutiny of Scott Morrison’s multi-pronged ministerial power grab and to close the loophole that enabled it.
Who was advising Morrison to keep his ministerial power play quiet? August 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade and Anna Macdonald Community & Social The social services portfolio has been added to an apparently growing list of ‘shadow government’ appointments Scott Morrison gave himself when PM.
Morrison’s secret power moves as PM to be scrutinised August 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Anthony Albanese will seek legal advice on reports Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into additional government portfolios when PM.
Election 2022: LNP WA ‘powerhouse’ resources plan a disgrace says Queensland minister April 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Under the plan, the Coaltion promised more jobs and $140 million for two hydrogen hubs in the Pilbara and Kwinana.
Election 2022: Liberals’ campaign vision to tap into WA’s resources and energy riches April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal In WA, the Coalition is promising more than 3,600 new jobs and two strategic projects for the critical minerals sector
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will focus on a new centre led by the CSIRO.
Cost-effective-policy warning given to minister over Murray-Darling Basin management February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Initial advice for progressing practical Murray-Darling Basin water market reforms has been delivered to resources and water minister Keith Pitt.
Taylor’s plan to pitch Australia as ‘investment destination’ at COP26 October 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government claims that its national climate change plan will position Australia as a ‘new energy economy leader’ in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Premium Columnists Striking the balance between managing climate change and stable economic growth October 26, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks While we wait for details of the Australian government’s position, a report by 18 US intelligence agencies confirms climate change will continue to be a disruptive force for policymakers.
Federal government offers $2 billion fund for ‘new energy economy’ September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM will establish a loan facility to support Australia’s bid to tap into recoverable reserves of the minerals used in advanced technologies.
Existing regulatory controls sufficient to protect environment from onshore gas projects, report says September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A new report says no additional environmental safeguards are required to mitigate the risks of onshore gas-extraction projects in Australia.
McKenzie returns, Chester dropped in government shakeup June 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The return of Barnaby Joyce as leader of the Nationals has sparked a ministerial reshuffle, with some of his supporters set to be sworn in as new ministers.
Resources statement promotes future minerals exploration in Australia June 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new global resources statement published by the federal government has flagged expansion opportunities for critical minerals exploration in Australia.