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We all lose from Abbott’s climate vandalism

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Peter Boyer

Tony Abbott may have lost the fight for Peter Dutton to become prime minister, but he has seen off Turnbull along with his minimal climate policy. There’s a good argument that the remarkable events of last week were simply our rough-hewn institution … Continue reading →

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How the government is digging itself into a hole

Posted on 28 November 2017 by Peter Boyer

While the Turnbull government trumpets the success of its “energy guarantee”, business makes what plans it can for a renewable future The climate-energy debate continues to confound with its endless detours, allegations, subterfuges, spin, deception and downright lies. A fortnight … Continue reading →

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