Following Scott Morrison’s “jig” to celebrate the toxic Scarborough gas project, the federal government is set to release a national gas investment framework spelling out plans to grow and support the fossil fuel.
Support for a stronger 2030 emissions reduction target fell from 57 per cent to 49 per cent over the past month, according to a nationwide survey, but one-third of voters still believe the federal government should do more on climate policy.
This follows Australia’s dismal climate record coming under the spotlight around COP26, with a fresh round of international criticism levelled at Scott Morrison and his government.
Canberra draws up plan to open at least one new gas basin
The Morrison government will work to open up at least one new gas basin by the end of the decade and potentially pump millions of dollars into gas infrastructure projects as part of its efforts to shore up the nation’s energy supply.
Voter support for more ambitious 2030 emissions cuts eases
Australians have softened their support for more ambitious targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade. Support for a stronger 2030 emissions target fell to 49 per cent among voters nationwide in a survey conducted last week, down from 57 per cent last month.
Australia’s dismal climate record comes under COP26 spotlight
Critics say Australia’s net zero announcement was a hollow promise and that the country’s attendance at the global summit only showed that the current conservative government is more wedded to fossil fuel interests than tackling climate change in any substantive way.
'Slap on the wrist': Farmers fume as Whitehaven Coal fined $200,000 for unlawfully taking water
Farmers in north-west New South Wales say they are outraged at a fine handed to the coal company for unlawfully taking water at a difficult time during the drought, saying it amounts to a mere "slap on the wrist".
Environmental activists face ‘fever pitch’ of repression from Australian governments, report says
A joint report by human rights bodies and environment groups has found activists are increasingly facing repression by Australian governments. The report comes amongst allegations VicForests carried out a campaign of surveillance against anti-logging protesters.
Edify advances green hydrogen ambitions with Port of Townsville deal
Australian solar and battery storage developer Edify Energy has advanced its green hydrogen plans in Queensland’s north after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port of Townsville to facilitate exports.