Renewable energy is really taking off in Australia, but is it fast enough to meet the Government’s target of 82% by 2030? The McKell Institute and the Electrical Trades Union have recently released a report calling for a publicly-owned renewable energy entity to provide affordable, reliable renewable electricity to large industrial projects to accelerate the transition of Australia’s industrial and export base from fossil fuels to clean energy. Janaline, Luke and Glenn discuss the pros and cons of publicly owned energy generation, and the opportunities it can present for Australia’s industrial future. Spoiler alert - we think this is a terrific proposal.
Janaline and William examine Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy and explore its implications for Australia’s future economic prosperity.
William and Janaline examine the gap between climate messaging and actual climate policy, and what stopping new fossil fuel developments in Australia would really mean for global emissions.