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The contradiction that bedevils energy policy

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Peter Boyer

The Turnbull government’s continuing support for fossil fuels imperils us all. Everything that’s wrong with the government’s vision for Australia’s energy future emerged in this single utterance by Malcolm Turnbull last week: “We have a commitment in Australia which is … Continue reading →

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Galileo’s mantle is a poor fit for new Senator Malcolm Roberts

Posted on 23 August 2016 by Peter Boyer

Malcolm Roberts is no Galileo, but he would make a fine Inquisitor. The self-belief of Malcolm Roberts was put to the test in last week’s ABC panel discussion, Q&A, and the newly-minted One Nation senator for Queensland came out with … Continue reading →

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Climate inaction reveals governments out of their depth

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Peter Boyer

A wealth of ideas is waiting out there to help fill the climate policy vacuum, but who’s listening?     There’s the odd spark of light in the perpetual twilight of government climate action around Australia, signs that some in the … Continue reading →

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