Tag: Energy Policy
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NSW Coalition Faces Fault Lines Over Energy Policy as Nationals Consider Net-Zero Stance Drift
Overview: A Coalition at Crossroads The New South Wales political landscape is again under strain as the coalition partners — the Liberals and the Nationals — appear poised to diverge on a core policy question: energy and climate ambitions. With federal counterparts signaling a shift away from the commitment to net zero by 2050, internal…
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Sussan Ley’s Net Zero Dilemma: Ripples Across the Coalition
Context: A stubborn challenge for the Coalition Australian climate policy has long been a political flashpoint, with the net zero pledge serving as a proxy for broader debates about energy, industry, and economic security. Sussan Ley, a senior figure in the Liberal-National Coalition, has spent recent days trying to project confidence while acknowledging the pressures…
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NSW Coalition at Crossroads as Nationals Mull Net-Zero Split
Overview: A Coalition Uproar Over Energy Policy The NSW Coalition is buzzing with uncertainty as the potential for a significant shift in energy policy looms. Following interventions by federal counterparts, the NSW Nationals are weighing their stance on climate commitments, including the widely discussed target of net zero by 2050. The discussions could force Opposition…
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Sussan Ley Net Zero Problem Shakes Coalition Politics
Introduction: a political weather system in Australian climate policy In Australian politics, climate policy remains a barometer for party identities and voter trust. This week, Sussan Ley faced questions about the so-called net zero target and the tangle of commitments that come with it. Her public posture—calm, controlled, and defiant—signals not just personal political pressure…
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Coalition Faces Unity Test as NSW Nationals Weigh Net-Zero Shift
Overview: a coalition at a crossroads The New South Wales Coalition faces a critical test of its internal cohesion as the NSW Nationals weigh their stance on energy policy. Following a federal signal that dampened the certainty of a net-zero by 2050 target, senior Nationals MPs are signaling a potential break from previously allied positions…
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Nationals Vote to Ditch Net Zero Target from Party Platform
Nationals Move to Scrub Net Zero Target from Platform The Nationals have pushed to remove the long-standing net zero emissions target from their party platform, a move that could shape federal climate policy in the months ahead. Following a weekend vote by grassroots members, the change now sets the stage for a formal amendment at…
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise Ahead of Fortnightly Review: A Fresh Increase
Overview of the Price Hike The government has announced a fresh adjustment to the prices of petrol and diesel ahead of the upcoming fortnightly review, aligning with recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The move, which increases petrol by Rs2.43 per litre and diesel by Rs3.02 per litre, comes after extensive consultations…
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Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Oil Trading Hub: The Next Growth Frontier
Nigeria’s Transformation into Africa’s Oil Trading Hub Nigeria is accelerating its evolution from a price-taker in the global oil market to a pivotal trading hub for Africa’s downstream sector. Industry leaders say the country’s strategic location, improving infrastructure, and policy reforms are turning the nation into a dynamic marketplace for refined petroleum products across the…
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Energy Minister Signals Carbon Capture Support in Climate Strategy, Emissions Cap Unmentioned
Overview: A Climate Strategy With a Focus on Carbon Capture As the country prepares to unveil its eagerly anticipated climate competitiveness strategy, early briefings from the energy ministry indicate a clear tilt toward carbon capture technologies. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson hinted that the forthcoming plan will emphasize investments in carbon capture, utilization,…
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Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no emissions cap
Overview: A sneak peek before the budget release As nations pace their climate agendas, a key minister dropped early hints about a major pillar in the forthcoming climate competitiveness strategy. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson signaled that carbon capture initiatives are set to receive government backing, even as the plan stops short of…