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"You have to listen to the decision makers, meet with the decision makers, and pitch your ask in such a way that it's possible for them to take up your suggestions."  That's the message …
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There’s no businessperson in Australia that I admire more than Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest. Except when he talks about carbon credits. It’s obvious why so many people, me included, consider Forrest to be an inspiration. …
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JB Hi-Fi (encompassing the Good Guys) and Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd have a few things in common. But their level of commitment to sustainability isn’t one of them. Both businesses are among the top …
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When a group advising Minister Tanya Plibersek suggests ASIC should educate directors about the circular economy and its relevance to their climate change disclosure duties, it's time to sit up and take notice. The …
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Despite the huge divide federally, bipartisanship on climate legislation is at long last increasingly becoming the norm in Australia – although some important policy disagreements still persist.  In four states there is barely any …
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AEMO's new roadmap on the future of the national grid will for the first time include a value for avoided emissions, with a starting figure of $70 per tonne to be used.  Meanwhile, almost …
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As 2024 kicks off, here's some changes, ideas, trends, suggestions and findings that I found intriguing in 2023 – and which could be significant in 2024.  They include a sign of some political common …
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It's a sign of how quickly expectations are shifting regarding biodiversity. The term 'nature positive' wasn't mentioned in Graeme Samuel's review of the EPBC Act completed in late 2020. But the concept lies at …
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The Budget acknowledges that tackling climate change requires a dual focus on ensuring social justice, and on developing new world-leading clean energy industries.   It allocates a total of $3.6 billion to two new big-ticket …

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I acknowledge the traditional and ongoing custodians of Country, and their connection to land, waters and culture. I pay respect to Elders past and present, and am honoured to work on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong peoples.