Energy and Resources
Six energy startups that have raised millions in Australia over the past 12 months
These six startups are changing the energy game in Australia - and raising millions in capital along the way.
Budget 2018 was old news for energy policy – the next big headlines won’t come until July
As with many previous budgets, matters relating to energy and climate change were relegated to little more than a footnote in Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2018 budget speech.
“This will wipe out so many businesses”: Company founder slams high energy bills despite cutting power use by one third
Melbourne business Fishprint has made a million-dollar investment aimed at halving its power usage, but founder Peter Booth says if his comp…
Malcolm Turnbull’s power plan will scrap subsidies for renewables
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The government is set to unveil its long-awaited energy plan that would scrap subsidies for r…
Small business groups sound urgent warning as ACCC report shows rising power prices place “unacceptable pressure” on customers
The consumer watchdog has warned SMEs are facing confusing energy contracts and skyrocketing prices, with small business leaders observing t…
Calls for government subsidies to prevent SMEs collapsing under “crisis level” energy prices
Business leaders have weighed in on the nation’s rising electricity and gas prices, labelling it a “crisis” that will destroy margins …
Peter Strong: Why the energy debate has failed small business
For decades we have had debate and discussion around climate change and what to do about it. The debates have generated more emotion than so…
Three experts weigh in on the Finkel Review’s plan for Australia’s electricity market
By Hugh Saddler, Australian National University; Alan Pears, RMIT University, and David Karoly, University of Melbourne
The keenly antic…
Senate inquiry told zero tax or royalties paid on Australia’s biggest new gas projects
By Michael West, University of Sydney
This week’s budget papers show the government spending $33 billion on education this year, nearl…
Chevron is just the start: How the government could collect billions more in taxes from oil and gas giants
By Roman Lanis, Brett Govendir and Ross McClure, University of Technology Sydney
The federal government could collect billions more in…
