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Labor fast-tracks territory rights vote to increase chance of passing workplace laws this year

Crossbench senator David Pocock says the two extra sitting days approved by the Senate to pass legislation is ‘a start’ but more time is needed

The Guardian - AU

China urged to contribute to climate fund

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says China has developed enough to put it in a position to contribute to a new global fund, rather than receive money.

AAP

Minister vows to ensure coal test accuracy after allegations

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he wants to ensure the "absolute accuracy" of claims made by Australian companies about the quality of coal exports.

Newcastle Herald

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Australia’s new approach was a rare positive at Cop27 – but now the need for action is all the more acute

Qualified victory was snatched from defeat at the climate summit with a genuine and surprising agreement on loss and damage. But there’s still no plan to get to 1.5C

The Guardian - AU

COP27 ends in promise to help poorer countries but rich countries must first help themselves

The search for global climate balance

Newcastle Herald

Analysis-Australia's climate policies don't match its big talk at COP27

Australia is talking up its green credentials at the annual U.N. climate summit, but its policies do not match the portrayal as it continues to support new mining and energy projects, and fuels the crisis through its enormous fossil fuel exports.

Reuters

Chris Bowen on Cop27’s urgent fight: ‘If we’re not trying to keep to 1.5C then what are we here for?’

Australia’s climate change minister backs proposed loss and damage fund but says 1.5C target is crucial to limiting the bill

The Guardian - AU

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The Ferguson Report (Satire): Donald and Melania plan romantic ceremony to renew pre-nup

Tim Ferguson breaks down this week's news - including Donald Trump's announcement.

The New Daily

Australian Indigenous leaders say ‘need to be’ at climate table

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’.

Al Jazeera

Orica chief says gas prices are not sustainable

The head of chemical manufacturer Orica says the current record gas prices are not sustainable.

Newcastle Herald

Australia told to end new fossil fuel subsidies if it wants Pacific support to host climate summit

Vanuatu’s climate change minister says Pacific support for Australian bid should be conditional

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen takes leadership role in Cop27 talks as John Kerry praises Australia’s climate U-turn

Australian climate change minister asked to take over struggling summit negotiations over how to fund climate financing for poor countries

The Guardian - AU

Australia criticised for resisting Cop27 push to end international fossil fuel subsidies

Labor party’s environment wing says it’s ‘disappointing’ Albanese government has not joined partnership which would build consensus across OECD

The Guardian - AU

Australia signs up to offshore wind alliance, as Chris Bowen declares return to climate change table

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen delivers Australia's national statement at COP27, declaring the country "is back" as a willing negotiator on climate action.

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AAP

Country is back on climate change: Bowen

In his speech to the COP27 summit in Egypt, Chris Bowen says Australia is back as a key collaborator to deal with the threat of climate change.

The Guardian - AU

PM holds bilateral talks with Chinese president – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australian climate minister to target World Bank’s response to crisis in Cop27 speech

Australia is back as a ‘constructive collaborator’ in negotiations, Chris Bowen will tell summit, as he calls for more commitment from institutions

AAP

Greens urge Bowen on coal and gas

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen needs to have a firm position on coal and gas projects when he arrives in Egypt for COP27 talks, the Greens say.

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The Guardian - AU

It was an avoidable mistake for Anthony Albanese not to attend Cop27

Momentum matters on climate, and he won’t get another chance to make an urgent first impression

The Guardian - AU

Australia risks being a ‘state sponsoring greenwashing’ if it relies on carbon offsets, expert warns

‘The wild west approach needs to end,’ says climate scientist Bill Hare, amid warning targets should be met by cuts in absolute emissions

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier names Paul Broad energy ‘special adviser’ – without telling energy minister

Appointment of veteran energy executive was announced during radio interview on Friday before minister Matt Kean had been informed

The Guardian - AU

Competition watchdog examining energy market interventions including possible price caps

War-induced price shocks being felt by households and businesses require government to step in, Treasury says

The Conversation

After decades putting the brakes on global action, does Australia deserve to host UN climate talks with Pacific nations?

As the COP27 climate talks got underway in Egypt this week, climate and energy minister Chris Bowen announced Australia would bid to co-host the annual United Nations climate summit with Pacific island nations in 2026.

ABC News

Volvo's bid to go 'fully electric' in Australia by 2026 suggests hybrid cars are on a road to nowhere

Volvo has stolen a march on other old world automakers by vowing to go fully electric in Australia in four years. So what does the plan say about the future of hybrids?

AAP

Country 'back at table' on climate: Bowen

Australia is engaging on a "loss and damage" fund that would see rich nations help poor ones mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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