Federal policy

ACCC calls for gas market reform

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report makes a number of recommendations to alleviate gas market issues, particularly for industrial users. Some of the key recommendations include: Enabling
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A political fix for a non-existent problem

According to APPEA, it will discourage much-needed investment in developing new gas supplies for Australian industry and consumers. APPEA Chief Executive Dr. Malcolm Roberts said the water trigger is unnecessary
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Australia’s low emissions technology future

The roadmap will aim to highlight potential areas of growth in Australia’s clean technology sector, map the development of new emissions reduction technologies and identify opportunities to be part
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COAG Energy Council called

Established in 2013, COAG Energy Council is the principal body for national energy policy discussion and reform, and meets biannually. The upcoming meeting will provide a timely opportunity to discuss
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Industry welcomes minister reshuffle

Josh Frydenberg has been named as the Minister for the Environment and Energy while Senator Matt Canavan picks up the Resources and Northern Australia portfolio. The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
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COAG must help end gas supply uncertainty: APPEA

APPEA Chief Executive Dr Malcolm Roberts said energy security, jobs, investment and economic growth are all at stake. “Natural gas is an essential source of energy for homes and businesses,”?
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COAG releases consultation paper

On 19 August 2016 the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council (the Energy Council) tasked its Senior Committee of Officials (SCO) with completing a review by December 2016 of the limited merits
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COAG launches National Energy Productivity Plan

The NEPP has been developed to boost Australia’s competitiveness, help consumers manage their energy costs and reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. To help meet the 40 per cent National
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US and UK to assist with energy review

Agreement was reached following a meeting with the US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, and a separate meeting with the UK Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry Nick Hurd, at the 22nd Conference
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