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Coal is dying – it’s time to put us out of its misery
This was first published at Renew Economy Coal is dying – it’s time to put us out of its misery How did we find ourselves here? While Australian politics has been looking elsewhere, assuming that old certainties will continue unimpeded, the coal industry has entered a phase of terminal and rapid decline. Whoever wins the…
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Here’s how “coal communities” can lead the next big step
This was first published in the Newcastle Herald Here’s how “coal communities” can lead the next big step In the 20th century, communities in the Hunter and Latrobe Valleys led Australia in a social revolution. By providing universal electrification to our cities and towns, you made a confident, prosperous, fair Australia possible. Electric power allowed…
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We Don’t Have A Refugee Problem. We Have A Cultural Problem
This was first published by Huffington Post Australia We Don’t Have A Refugee Problem. We Have A Cultural Problem Is Peter Dutton’s repugnant “they took our jobs” rhetoric an example of racism dressed up in economic insecurity? Or is it a factor of economic insecurity tending towards a racist conclusion? A clear lesson from history…
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The ‘Jobs And Growth’ Mantra Needs To Be Fired
This was first published by Huffington Post Australia The ‘Jobs And Growth’ Mantra Needs To Be Fired Are you sick of the words “jobs and growth” yet? You sure will be by July 2. And that’s not just because we will hear it thousands of times. It’s because, deep down, many of us realise that…
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Comforting lies or changing what’s possible
Over the last couple of weeks, as I’ve been settling into my new role here at the Green Institute and contemplating the most exciting, energising way to introduce myself to you all, I’ve repeatedly found myself full of angst. This surprised me. I’m not usually one for angst. Those many of you who know me…
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Drug Law Reform webinar
Drug law reform Greens Senator Richard Di Natale and Professor Alison Ritter Green Institute webinar, 9 February 2016 Click here to listen Drug law reform is in urgent need of a new approach based on harm minimisation. Professor Alison Ritter is a leading drug policy researcher and Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP)…
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Pumped Hydro
Off-river pumped hydro energy storage Andrew Blakers 13 October 2015 Andrew Blakers reviews Australia’s huge potential for off-river pumped hydro storage – offering mass storage options across the country much more cheaply than batteries. Click here to listen
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Fossil Finance with Tim Buckley
Fossil Finance Tim Buckley 4 August 2015 This month so far – President Obama announced his Clean Energy Plan to accelerate the US exit from coal; Alpha Natural Resources, second biggest coal miner in the US filed for bankruptcy; Peabody Energy, the largest US coal miner saw its stock price fall by 93% over the…
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Let’s talk about tax
Discussing tax Let’s have a real discussion about tax Senator Peter Whish-Wilson Tuesday 30 June 2015 The real test of a government’s budget and taxation system is whether the decisions that underpin it make ours a better nation. If we are serious about removing inequity within the taxation system, then we need to make sure that…
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Budget briefing
Budget briefing Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam 26 May 2015 Budget 2015 “further entrenches the Abbott government’s cruel and ideological attack on the Australian community” Richard Di Natale Greens Co-Deputy Leaders Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam give a run-down on Budget 2015 and some of the measures the Greens propose instead. Listen Download: GI Budget…
