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Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

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'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters

Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says.

AAP

Matt Kean lambasts ‘wild fantasy’ of former Coalition colleagues to extend coal power and build nuclear plants

Climate Change Authority chair says Peter Dutton’s energy policy would drive up electricity bills and deter investment in renewables

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Climate 200-backed independent and Liberal party rising star in tight race for Pittwater

Blue-ribbon seat byelection triggered by Liberal MP Rory Amon’s resignation after child sexual abuse charges, which he has denied

The Guardian - AU

Climate Change Authority determined incoming chair Matt Kean had no conflict of interest despite advisory role

Documents show authority chief said ex-NSW treasurer and energy minister declared Wollemi Capital directorship as ‘material personal interest’

The Guardian - AU

Hunter industry emissions reduction targets critical to Australia's net zero ambitions

Industry emissions are a critical part of net zero puzzle.

Newcastle Herald

Australia may delay release of 2035 climate target as world awaits outcome of US election

Experts urge Australia not to delay target too long as report by Climate Change Authority identifies six barriers to net zero

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Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu

Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.

AAP

Former NSW Coalition government was warned recycled soil products posed ‘unacceptable risks’

Exclusive: Environment watchdog advised in 2021 the material ‘should not be used broadly’, before backing away from proposals to tighten regulations

The Guardian - AU

Renewable industry needs urgent re-set to end the talkfest

Letters: There's a limit to how long investors can wait

Newcastle Herald

Matt Kean tells clean energy industry to speak out against vested interests ‘undermining the transition’

Former NSW Liberal minister calls on renewables sector to ‘put your mouth where your money is’ in first speech as incoming Climate Change Authority chair

The Guardian - AU

What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership?

The appointment of high-profile New South Wales Liberal politician Matt Kean to chair the Climate Change Authority has sparked questions about what this body does. How does it influence climate policy in Australia?

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Matt Kean to head federal climate body; fresh unrest in New Caledonia; and governor general gets pay rise

Albanese government announces former NSW Liberal will head the Climate Change Authority

The Guardian - AU

Who is Matt Kean and what is the Climate Change Authority?

Former NSW Liberal MP spoke out against the lack of climate action by the Morrison government during the 2019-20 black summer bushfires

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Albanese appoints former NSW Liberal energy minister Matt Kean to chair Climate Change Authority

The Albanese government has appointed the former New South Wales Liberal treasurer and energy minister Matt Kean to head the Climate Change Authority.

AAP

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.

Newcastle Herald

If weekend sport wash-outs continue, how will promising kids kick on?

Letters: 'The youth development is being stunted.'

AAP

State Opposition loses second high-profile MP in days

The NSW coalition has been hit by losing a senior MP for the second time within days while the Nationals waste no time electing a new deputy leader.

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Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean will retire from politics to join the private sector dashing hopes of Liberals keen for him to have a tilt at federal politics.

The Guardian - AU

Matt Kean, a sometimes lone Coalition voice on climate threat, announces shock retirement

NSW Liberal MP rules out running for federal parliament as he exits state politics after 13 years

The Guardian - AU

Origin Energy offered to sell Eraring power station to NSW government for $544m

Exclusive: Offer was made three years before Origin and government reached deal to keep Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station open

Newcastle Herald

Hunter 'not on the radar' while state auditor slams $5b WestInvest fund

The former government created the fund with no business case.

The Guardian - AU

Former NSW government accused of ‘pork barrelling at public’s expense’ after scathing audit

The $5bn post-pandemic spending program ‘not informed by robust research or analysis’ auditor general finds

AAP

Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order

A 12-hour industrial action that would have resulted in some paramedics refusing all but the most serious calls has been ruled out of order amid a pay dispute.

AAP

Young people 'key' to voice success as PM casts vote

Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.

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