The IGCC has released its latest policy priorities report for 2022-25

The Investor Group on Climate Change has released its policy priorities report for 2022-2025, outlining key areas for reform that would align Australia’s emissions target to the Paris goal of limiting warming to 1.5C and ensure the country was able to manage an “orderly” retreat from coal.

Meanwhile, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today unveil what she's called "one of the biggest announcements our government has ever made" including the state's energy plan for the next decade.

Plus, the federal government will today release an 18-page consultation paper to inform the design of Australia's national electric vehicle strategy, which could include the introduction of much-needed fuel emissions standards - and prevent Australia from being a dumping ground for dirty cars.

Australia urged to adopt 75% emissions reduction target by 2035 if it is to reach net zero
Australia also needs a clear price on carbon, and to remove all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 in order to unlock the investment needed to reach net zero by 2050, according to the new report.

Queensland government set to unveil major investments along with 10-year energy plan
The government has been tight-lipped about the announcement and its plan – which has been in the works for almost a year – but it's expected to include infrastructure investments, particularly in regional Queensland.

Federal government's national electric vehicle plan kicks into gear
Consultation is underway on the federal government's plan to turbocharge the shift to electric vehicles, to make electric cars more affordable, accelerate uptake, cut transport-related emissions, save motorists at the bowser and boost local manufacturing.

Oil and gas industry chases option to buy international offsets instead of reducing emissions under safeguard mechanism
The oil and gas industry is pushing to be allowed to buy international offsets to meet its emission reduction requirements under the federal government's new climate change policy.

HESTA to keep pressure on AGL over its energy transition
Influential superannuation fund HESTA will continue to apply pressure on AGL to transition to a low-carbon future, as it simultaneously attempts to convince members of the value of engagement over divestment, as the energy giant gears up to release its strategy revamp.

U.S. seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty
The United States is seeking to form a coalition of countries to drive negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty, weeks after a similar group involving several other G7 nations was launched, according to a document seen by Reuters.