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Media release: “Fundamental power imbalance” – Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper releases consultation submission to federal offshore gas regulations review

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Mardudhunera woman, Federal Court victor and former Chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, Raelene Cooper, this morning releases her submission to the Federal Government’s Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (OPGGS) regulatory review of offshore gas approvals instigated by the Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King in Perth and sets out Woodside’s history with Murujuga traditional … Continued

MEDIA ALERT FOR THURSDAY MARCH 7

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The following speakers will be addressing the Smart Energy 2024 conference and expo in Sydney tomorrow, Thursday March 7. 9:20 amHon. Chris BowenMinister for Climate Change and Energy 9:40 amSimon Holmes à CourtDirector, Smart Energy Council 11:00 amProf. Rod SimsChair, The Superpower Institute 12:10 pmHon. Malcolm Turnbull AC29th Prime Minister of Australia   Where: Smart … Continued

Raids uncover illegal sales suppression technology

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has conducted a number of raids as part of its continued focus on businesses suspected of using, manufacturing or supplying electronic sales suppression tools (ESSTs) to avoid paying tax. ESSTs or software attached to a point-of-sale system are designed to alter transaction records and avoid paying tax. It has been … Continued

EMBARGOED – Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines

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EMBARGOED 12.01AM WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH 2024   Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines   FIVE FILTHY CAR COMPANIES whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council.   Toyota’s 2023 new car … Continued

Time to honour Peta Murphy and commit to real gambling reforms – Australian voters want end to the carnage caused by gambling that adds to cost of living pain

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The voters of Dunkley have honoured Peta Murphy’s legacy by electing a Labor candidate, now it’s time for the Albanese Government to do the same and accept all of the recommendations of the online gambling inquiry that she fought so hard to deliver, even in her last days. “Certainly, the cost of living was a … Continued

RE-Alliance calls for governments to invest in building trust for Australia’s clean energy shift

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Friday 1 March 2024 Today’s response by the Energy and Climate Ministerial Council to Andrew Dyer’s Community Engagement Review means Australia can move forward in securing an energy transformation that delivers long-term benefits to regional Australia. RE-Alliance is an independent community-based organisation working with regions navigating renewable energy projects for more than a decade. Andrew … Continued

Fed Govt must strengthen limp NT online gambling laws – New NT laws fail to protect communities from rapacious foreign operators

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The Federal Government should step in to stop the Northern Territory government continuing to offer a tax haven to multi-billion-dollar foreign online gambling operators.  It makes no sense for the Northern Territory government to effectively be the online gambling regulator for the nation. The chief executive of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Carol Bennett, said … Continued

Essential services upgrades for the Mu?itjulu community and new Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Western Australia

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Under the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider two new proposed works: Parks Australia – Muṯitjulu Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Northern Territory, Essential Services Project – $91.87million The Director of National Parks (DNP), within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) portfolio, is responsible for the provision (supply … Continued