Teals back Wilkie’s demand for federal inquiry into alleged coal scam

Teals back Wilkie’s demand for federal inquiry into alleged coal scam

A spokesperson for federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says the government will look into Andrew Wilkie’s “concerning” claims.

  • byMike Foley

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Breaking China’s grip on rare-earths a ‘pipe dream’

Breaking China’s grip on rare-earths a ‘pipe dream’

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.

  • byBen Westcott
Labor fossil fuel brawl flares as party’s environment lobby demands no new gas
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Labor fossil fuel brawl flares as party’s environment lobby demands no new gas

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.

  • byMike Foley
Action needed on gas prices,or Labor’s tough talk is just hot air
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Action needed on gas prices,or Labor’s tough talk is just hot air

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.

  • byMichelle Grattan
‘Politically untenable’ energy prices heap pressure on Labor to improve gas deal

‘Politically untenable’ energy prices heap pressure on Labor to improve gas deal

Power prices are set to keep rising to a point where market intervention against gas companies will become inevitable,an energy expert is warning.

  • byMike Foley
Chalm offensive:Treasurer puts gas companies on notice over energy prices

Chalm offensive:Treasurer puts gas companies on notice over energy prices

Jim Chalmers says regulations aren’t working and tougher measures may be needed to tackle soaring power prices.

  • byMike Foley andNick Toscano
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‘Team Australia or team greed?’ Husic tells gas companies to cut prices

‘Team Australia or team greed?’ Husic tells gas companies to cut prices

Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government promised to revitalise manufacturing,but local companies can’t cope with the gas prices.

  • byMike Foley
‘Our position has not changed’:Albanese dismisses talk of tax cut changes
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‘Our position has not changed’:Albanese dismisses talk of tax cut changes

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.

  • byDavid Crowe andMike Foley
Households to feel pinch as coal,gas profits surge

Households to feel pinch as coal,gas profits surge

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.

  • byMike Foley
Controversial $6.5b Burrup fertiliser plant to get green light by the end of the year

Controversial $6.5b Burrup fertiliser plant to get green light by the end of the year

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.

  • byPeter Milne
‘Put us first’:Industry,union slam Labor’s deal with gas exporters

‘Put us first’:Industry,union slam Labor’s deal with gas exporters

Critics say the extra supply wouldn’t stop businesses from folding,as it allows exporters to charge local gas buyers soaring international prices.

  • byMike Foley