Our health plan launched
Our focus is on 6 critical areas to improve health for all Australians. This agenda maps a more equitable healthcare system for all Australians, leading to better health and well-being, …
A Just Transition for Fossil Fuel-Exposed Regional Economies
The clean transition will be critical to mitigating the worst impacts of global warming, and its happening whether the Government is supporting it or not.
Agriculture takes place against the backdrop of increased climate variability and the increased incidence, severity, and duration of extreme weather events.
Sweet spin deal for the boys the latest rort
Richard Forbes, former media adviser to Nationals leader Mark Vaile, made a proposal to the PM and was given a contract, sans tender, for $189k for a project to show …
Regen farming – a heartening story
The ABC’s Australian Story, 28 Sept 2020, produced a very compelling program about Charlie Massy – a fifth generation sheep farmer who turned his back on over-grazing and chemicals to …
Not a good day for job-keeping
~2.2 million Australians are relying on the supplement for JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments and this week JobSeeker payments will reduce by $300 to $1,200. Those who worked less …
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 …
One Million Jobs Plan
Beyond Zero Emissions has just released a plan they say is: ….nation building, transformative projects that can upgrade our economy, modernise our industry, reskill our workforce and deliver a bright …
Decarbonisation critical for economic recovery – ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says climate change is now central to resetting the economy post-Covid-19 – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a more resilient and prosperous Australia. We agree. …
No easy solutions to the drought
Listening again to the words of Paul Murray (Sky News) on his own podcast in January: I just don’t understand why they just don’t pump all that water from the …
