Category Archives: investment

Energy taskforce opens a door to bolder policies

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Peter Boyer

If the government needed an opening for bold action on emissions, this is a pretty good one. The final report of the Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce, released by the state government earlier this month, is a positive step towards a … Continue reading →

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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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Larry Marshall and the marketing of CSIRO

Posted on 9 May 2017 by Peter Boyer

The Trump administration is defunding climate science. Is that to be our model for CSIRO? Most government cockups happen when politics interferes with good administration, resulting in stupid decisions. Conspiracy, which requires careful thought, is rarely present. This, I think, … Continue reading →

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