Toyota says it’s too early for electric car transition

In what’s been labelled an argument for the “economic interest of the company,” Australia’s top-selling car maker, Toyota, is claiming that a rapid transition towards electric vehicles does not align with market truth and market reality. 

The government is still engaged in consultations regarding potential reform to a tax on gas companies that applies to their offshore gas projects. Proponents of the gas industry have advocated for the tax to remain as it is, to avoid deterring future investment.

And Shell has announced it will sell its interests in the Western Australia Browse gas plant, claiming the project is no longer a strategic fit for the company.

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Toyota says it's too early for electric car transition
Australia's top-selling car maker has fired an early shot in the debate over a vehicle pollution limit, with a Toyota executive arguing electric vehicles are not ready to replace all cars and could leave thousands of motorists behind.

Federal Budget 2023: Plans for changes to Petroleum Resource Rent Tax up in air
A decision on whether to raise taxes on gas companies is yet to be made less than a week out from the Federal Budget. The oil and gas sector wants the settings to remain the same amid concerns that shifting the goalposts will deter future investment.

Shell to Sell Stake in Australia Browse Project
Shell Australia has announced that it has signed an agreement with BP for the sale of Shell’s interests in the Browse Project, subject to regulatory approvals.

Academics Fiona Stanley, Peter Doherty call for NT fracking ban as announcement imminent
Almost 100 scientists and academics have signed an open letter calling on the NT government to ban fracking, as the government prepares to release a report on its implementation plan for the industry on Wednesday morning.

Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time
The next UN climate summit will be the first to consider health issues in depth, with a meeting of global health ministers to highlight the consequences of the climate crisis for wellbeing.

Hybrid power station near Meekatharra expected to reduce diesel fuel emission by 38 million litres a year
A new hybrid power station at Tuckabianna gold mine near Cue, which will reduce diesel fuel usage by 38 million litres, is on track to be commissioned by July this year.

Australia being unable to afford greater environmental protection is a government myth that refuses to die
Redirecting massive defence spending and implementing a windfalls gains tax in the 2023 federal budget could go a long way to saving our environment.

Australian Parents for Climate Action celebrates schools solar program expansion and $1m funding raised
Australia's leading climate action organisation for parents, carers, and families, Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) is celebrating expansion of the schools solar program that was born out of its campaign and petition for State and Federal funding to introduce solar and batteries into all Australian schools and early childhood centers. 

All you need to know about $6.5bn Capricornia Energy Hub project
The $6.5bn project, known as the Capricornia Energy Hub, would implant new solar, wind and pumped hydro infrastructure into one concentrated area west of Eungella.

Adani focuses on energy as profit soars for green unit
Gautam Adani’s clean energy unit has reported a surge in its fourth-quarter profit as the conglomerate prioritises renewable power in the wake of an explosive report on the billionaire’s business empire.

Sunshine state sets a new solar generation record, in late autumn
Queensland, which likes to call itself the Sunshine State, has achieved a new solar generation record which is notable for the fact that it occurred in late autumn.