How influential is the fossil fuel lobby in Australia? What lessons can we learn from South Australia’s energy transition? And how do the Australian Government’s climate policies affect our international relationships, across the Pacific and beyond?

Join the Hon Mike Rann AC CNZM, former South Australian Premier and current Chair of the UK Climate Group, as he shares insights from his extensive experience in climate advocacy and governance. He will share his vision for Australia’s path beyond fossil fuels, emphasising the need to end fossil fuel subsidies and reduce the industry’s influence over Australian democracy.

Speakers

The Hon Mike Rann AC CNZM | Chair, UK Climate Group & former South Australian Premier

Mike Rann is Chair of the UK Climate Group and was Premier of South Australia from 2002 to 2011. He was also Climate Change Minister, the first in Australia and one of the first in the world. When he was elected in 2002, South Australia had zero renewables. It now has more than 60% from wind and solar.

After Mike retired as Premier, the Australian Government appointed him Chair of its ‘green bank’, Low Carbon Australia Ltd.

Mr Rann was Australian High Commissioner to London, and later Ambassador to Italy and Albania. He was previously based in London, where Rann Strategy Group specialises in renewable energy solutions internationally.