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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

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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.

ABC News

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.

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State of emergency

A record spill from the Wyangala Dam in NSW is about to smash its way through the Central West, and WA Premier Mark McGowan will hold crisis talks about the reported abhorrent treatment of child detainees in his state.

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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

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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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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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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?

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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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Australia backs ‘green’ shipping at COP27

Australia has backed a global plan to promote 'green' shipping and clean up the industry, at the COP27 climate conference.

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Climate change critical for security: PM

As Australia signs up to new forest and shipping agreements at COP27, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says climate change is a key national security issue.

Newcastle Herald

Former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad upset ministers with 'surprises'

Paul Broad's Snowy Hydro exit examined

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Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises

Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.

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Alan Kohler: COP27 – we’ll do it this year, for sure, you just wait

Labor’s first term will be characterised by wrestling with business over wages and climate – a process that will be repeated around the world.

AAP

Australia will bid to host UN climate meet

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed Australia will bid to host a United Nations climate change conference in 2026.

The Guardian - AU

Australia will bid for 2026 climate summit, but will face pressure to do more this year at Cop27

Labor has improved Australia’s emissions pledge on the one Scott Morrison took to Glasgow, but observers say it will still have questions to answer

The Conversation

This is what Australia needs to bring to Egypt for COP27

Officials from nearly 200 nations are gathering in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the 27th United Nations climate change conference known as COP27. Multiple global crises threaten to overshadow the summit, but the task at COP27 over the next two weeks is more urgent than ever.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese won't be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind

Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand.

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Floods and fires make climate change a top worry for most people, report finds

A majority of Australians are worried about climate change, according to the latest Climate of the Nation report.

The Guardian - AU

Soaring power bills being used as cover for more lies about renewable energy, Labor claims

Climate minister Chris Bowen says opponents of climate action have seized on cost-of-living crisis to resume campaign against clean energy transition

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