Tag Archives: Cassy O’Connor

Majority government: the debate we don’t need

Posted on 4 March 2014 by Peter Boyer

We don’t need the posturing and party games of Lara Giddings and Will Hodgman. We need responsible government. [4 March 2014 | Peter Boyer] Every election has its straw men, made to look scary but actually innocuous. The preferred one … Continue reading →

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RET review: a demolition job on the way?

Posted on 25 February 2014 by Peter Boyer

The Liberals’ own Renewable Energy Target is looking very shaky. Will this be the last domino to fall? [25 February 2014 | Peter Boyer] One by one, the jigsaw pieces are falling into place. Tony Abbott’s radical plan to reverse … Continue reading →

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The scary world of 4C of warming

Posted on 21 January 2014 by Peter Boyer

The world we’re on track to achieve is one that’s 4C warmer. As a new Australian book demonstrates, that would be anything but a picnic. [21 January 2014 | Peter Boyer] It’s possible to have a life on mainland Australia, … Continue reading →

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