A spokesperson for federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says the government will look into Andrew Wilkie’s “concerning” claims.
Resources Minister Madeleine King says Western countries will struggle to end their reliance on China for rare earths and critical minerals vital for the defence,aerospace and automotive industries.
The Labor Environment Action Network wants the government to flick the switch on a scheme to swap gas for electric appliances and end new gas projects.
Coal and gas prices drive Australia’s soaring electricity bills and need to come down if Labor wants to reinvigorate the local manufacturing sector. Ministers have talked tough about the issue,now it’s time for them to act.
Power prices are set to keep rising to a point where market intervention against gas companies will become inevitable,an energy expert is warning.
Jim Chalmers says regulations aren’t working and tougher measures may be needed to tackle soaring power prices.
Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government promised to revitalise manufacturing,but local companies can’t cope with the gas prices.
The prime minister has rebuffed talk of an overhaul of the stage three tax cuts despite a furious debate over the cost of the package.
A red-hot global energy market is driving up the cost of electricity and piling pressure on the Albanese government to step in with bill relief.
Perdaman chair Vikas Rambal expects to press go this year on his urea plant backed by $445 million of Federal government funds but opposed by Traditional Custodians wanting to protect adjacent ancient rock art.
Critics say the extra supply wouldn’t stop businesses from folding,as it allows exporters to charge local gas buyers soaring international prices.