Energy Efficiency: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
The Australian climate change debate chugs on. While the Government meets hundreds of lobbyists arguing…More
Browsing: Australian Politics
No Shotgun Wedding
It now appears certain that the Liberal and National parties in Queensland will merge in…More
Will Obama Disappoint?
The transition has been seamless. Remember this time last year, when every poll was obsessively…More
Frank Sartor Back in Court
The controversial powers granted to the NSW Planning Minister under Part 3A of the Environment…More
Why Are Rents Going Through the Roof?
Last Thursday, Wayne Swan and Tanya Plibersek launched the National Rental Affordability Scheme. The $623…More
A Lost Opportunity for Leadership
Given ever increasing concerns about climate change and this Federal Government’s strongly stated commitment to…More
No Polluter Left Behind
Kevin Rudd and Penny Wong’s Green Paper is out. The starting point for Australia’s response…More
An ABC of the CPRS
What’s covered under the Scheme? The big three: power stations are IN, transport is IN,…More
Which Side Are You On?
Kevin Rudd doesn’t care about disenfranchised majorities. Or does he. Does he? You’ll have to…More
The Worst Laid Plans
In February last year, NSW Planning Minister Frank Sartor used the supreme powers vested in…More