Category Archives: economic restructuring

Finkel’s purse may not be silk, but at least it’s a purse

Posted on 13 June 2017 by Peter Boyer

As a climate plan it’s second-rate, but it’s our best chance to end the climate wars. It can be no surprise that Tony Abbott looks with great suspicion on the review into the security of our electricity supply led by … Continue reading →

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Climate-energy policy: time for a reboot

Posted on 21 March 2017 by Peter Boyer

With a climate emergency on our hands, it’s past time the parties got their acts together. Rebecca White’s rise to Labor leadership opens up the prospect of a much-needed policy makeover for Tasmania. There’s no better place to start than … Continue reading →

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The politics of ignorance

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Peter Boyer

The party-political games being played over energy policy are beyond a joke. The only real story in Cory Bernardi’s inevitable divorce from the Liberals was the timing of his departure, just seven months after Liberal voters gave him a six-year … Continue reading →

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