Agriculture takes place against the backdrop of increased climate variability and the increased incidence, severity, and duration of extreme weather events.
Immediate action to reduce emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and for net-zero by 2050.
McCormack call negligent
For the Nationals’ leader and deputy PM, Michael McCormack, to call for the agriculture sector to be excluded from any national target for emissions reduction is wantonly negligent. McCormack’s logic – …
Right to repair
Have you ever been unable to get your mobile phone or tablet repaired or the repair costs a ridiculous amount? The truth is that manufacturers are making repairs harder by …
Government inaction on Climate Change failing Australians
Since coming to power in 2013 the Coalition Government has consistently underperformed on climate change and emissions reduction. Nowhere is that more obvious than in our continued failures to engage …
Agriculture – adapting to climate change
Adaptation to climate change varies across Australia, depending on the climatic zone and the agricultural practices at play, whether farms are raising livestock, grains, orchards, stone fruit, wine grapes, fibres, or …
China trade bans, Covid inquiry
The Morrison Government should be regretting its insistence on inquiring into China’s handling of the Covid-19 outbreak now that Australian beef, wine, lobsters, sugar, coal, timber, wool, barley and copper are being turned …
The Arts – still missing out
The initial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic was felt with the cancellation of large outdoor events. Bluesfest was cancelled on March 16, just days after the Australian F1 Grand Prix …
Energy plan maps out a road to nowhere
The Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, released the government’s “technology-led plan to lower emissions, lower costs and support jobs” this week. However, the plan focuses on areas …
Gas is the wrong strategy, update
The Morrison Government has today released the outline of their plans for a gas-fired economic recovery against the best advice available from the AEMO, CSIRO, investment banks, farmers, environmentalists, and …