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Australia can no longer dodge responsibility for its fossil fuel exports
…Minister warned electric vehicles will “end your weekend”. How could quiet Australians possibly use quiet, high-powered electric vehicles to tow their boats and caravans to Bonnie Doon? Given fossil fuels’…
Opposition Climate Proposal: Solid Plan to Reduce Emissions
…standard and to incentivise and play catch-up with the rest of the world on electric vehicles. “Our research shows almost four in five Australian voters support higher fuel efficiency standards,…
Electrifying our Roads - Norway's Way
There are so many reasons for Australia to transition to electric vehicles, but despite warnings that Australia could be left behind without stronger policy direction regarding EVs, little progress has…
Statement on Government's Future Fuels Strategy Discussion Paper
“This discussion paper is an admission of failure from the government when it comes to electric vehicles,” said Richie Merzian, Director of The Australia Institute’s Climate & Energy Program. “After…
Solar Industry, Solar Consumers and Independent Experts Warn of NEM Fragmentation if Solar Exports Rule Change Goes Ahead
…electric vehicles, demand response and other distributed energy resources. What is needed now is a clear roadmap from the Energy Security Board for DER integration and economic regulation.” The submission…
Gains in Renewables No Match for Rising Energy Emissions: National Energy Emissions Audit
…sector including advancing the retirement of gas and coal power stations, setting targets for electric vehicles, setting CO2 emission standards for vehicles and incentivising home batteries and electric appliances.” …
On your bike. Policies to increase rates of active transport
The report, titled ‘Proactive investment: Policies to increase rates of active transportation’, shows that the Commonwealth Government’s four year, $100m National Active Transport Fund has only enough money to build…
8 things Chris Bowen didn’t tell you about Australia’s climate failure
…incentivising the uptake of low-emissions and electric vehicles. Australia Institute analysis found $5.9 billion in fuel costs would have been saved and emissions equivalent to a year’s worth of domestic…
Fixing the housing crisis with Alan Kohler | Between the Lines
…that – is not that difficult to solve. Increase supply and lower demand by removing the incentives that treat properties as investment vehicles, instead of what they are – someone’s…
We need a plan for Glasgow that isn't a fraud
…next replace their car, thanks to the Coalition dragging its heels, Australians can’t even access most electric vehicles on the market. The rest of the world is moving to decarbonise,…