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NSW Apartment Solar Initiative changes the game for units

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Rewiring Australia strongly endorses the NSW Government’s Solar for Apartment Residents incentive announced today. “Apartment residents have long faced barriers to accessing solar but this policy will help change that,” said Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom. “With around 20% of NSW households living in apartments, it is vital they too can benefit from lower bills … Continued

Coalition energy plans lock in high emissions, high energy bills

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In response to news that a Coalition government would approve a ‘bucket load’ of new gas projects, including Woodside’s NW Shelf extension, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate and energy program manager Gavan McFadzean said: “Gas expansionism, as proposed by the opposition’s resources spokesperson, will lock in decades more climate pollution – the cause of the … Continued

Government not confident in legality of income support system

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ACOSS is again demanding the immediate removal of the Targeted Compliance Framework (TCF) after senior officials were unable to say if it is operating legally.   When asked about the legality of the compliance framework in senate estimates on Wednesday, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Murray Watt, and Department Secretary Natalie James were … Continued

Catholic Health Australia Welcomes Federal Funding for Maternity Services in Hobart

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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s commitment to ensuring that expectant mothers in Hobart and the surrounding region continue to have access to essential maternity services. The Federal Government’s $6 million investment in infrastructure and equipment upgrades at the Tasmanian Health Service and Calvary Lenah Valley is a much-needed response to the expected … Continued

Project unlocks battery benefits for organisations and community

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An innovative project is helping organisations install 39 batteries that benefit the community and unlock potential revenue streams. The project, which has received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and is being coordinated by Hydro Tasmania’s energy retailer Momentum Energy, will see batteries installed at community and professional sporting clubs, a major university, … Continued

Affordability must drive Australia’s energy debate

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Policymakers must back the most affordable energy options after the Clean Energy Council survey revealed nearly 70 per cent of Australians support the development of new renewable energy projects. There is a strong public demand for affordable and sustainable energy solutions, with this new research confirming what Australians for Affordable Energy (AFAE) has maintained: Australians … Continued

Federal inquiry finds nuclear not economically viable

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The interim report by the parliamentary committee inquiring into nuclear energy has found nuclear energy is not economically viable for Australia. “This report has found – like so many inquiries before it have found – that nuclear is not right for Australia,” said Australian Conservation Foundation nuclear analyst Dave Sweeney. The additional comments from committee … Continued

Initial reactions — House Select Committee releases interim report for nuclear power inquiry

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As part of its inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy has released an interim report. The Committee was established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation, including deployment of small modular reactors, in Australia. The Committee has held 19 public hearings across … Continued

Delivery of historic reforms will boost community giving in Australia

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Community Foundations Australia and Philanthropy Australia have welcomed the delivery of tangible reforms that will boost social capital and grassroots giving through Australian community foundations. The Taxation Administration (Community Charity) Guidelines 2025, which took effect over the weekend, are the final component of a major reform that recognises the importance of community governance in affecting … Continued