Chris Bowen
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
- by Michelle Grattan
Latest
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
The pressure on the electricity grid highlights the need for a long-term shift away from fossil fuels, the chair of the Energy Security Board says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
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Electricity
Energy market suspended after chaos made it ‘impossible to operate’
The market operator has moved to regain control of a volatile situation and reduce the risk of electricity blackouts.
- by Mike Foley
Power companies accused of ‘unconscionable conduct’ as they withdraw from grid
A massive amount of capacity has been withdrawn from the electricity grid in recent days, triggering compensation payments to power plants to get it back.
- by Mike Foley
Energy crisis talks lead to deal to create Australia’s first clean power transition plan
Federal and state energy ministers have signed off on plans for a nationwide roadmap for the clean energy revolution.
- by Mike Foley, Nick Toscano and Lucy Cormack
‘Mind-boggling’ challenge demands deep energy reforms: chief energy adviser
Australia’s chief energy adviser is briefing ministers about reforms needed to tackle rising power bills and to bring more renewables onto the grid.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Government ‘not ruling anything out’ as it calls gas crisis meeting
State and federal ministers will meet on Wednesday to discuss solutions to the gas crisis as they look to protect local manufacturing from supply shortages.
- by Angus Thompson, Sumeyya Ilanbey and Lucy Cormack
‘A lot of cold days’: Nationals Leader concedes gas trigger no short-term solution
The federal government has been called on to activate the so-called gas trigger as energy prices soar and gas reserves are put at risk, but both sides say it’s not the solution.
- by Angus Thompson
Editorial
Global warming
We owe it to our children to do more on climate change
As a nation, we need to support more ambitious action to reduce global warming – for the mental and physical health of our own children, as well as for the planet.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Energy prices
Labor ministers making the right noises, but can they stay in tune?
A second chance at power is a rebirth, an opportunity to do things differently. Tony Burke and a number of his Labor colleagues are tuning up right now to take advantage of that rare opportunity.
- by Michelle Grattan
Manufacturers warn thousands of jobs at risk unless gas held back from export
Large gas users fear spiking energy prices could put them out of business, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen calls emergency meetings.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano