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Election Update: Where do the political parties stand on nature protection?
Protecting our environment is an issue of major concern to many Australians. Yet the major political parties have so far avoided making any major positive nature protection announcement this election.…
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Greenpeace activists crash Coalition launch event to say: Don’t Risk Dutton’s Nuclear
SYDNEY, Sunday 13 April 2025 – Greenpeace activists have staged a ‘hazard cleanup’ at the Coalition’s election campaign launch at Liverpool Catholic Club in Western Sydney to send a clear…
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Peter Dutton must reject Trump-style plan to leave Paris Agreement
SYDNEY, Thursday 10 April 2025 — In response to comments by Shadow Energy Minister Ted O’Brien that the Coalition could leave the Paris Agreement if elected, David Ritter, CEO at…
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Don’t Risk Duttons Nuclear: A Dangerous Step Backwards for Australia
Peter Dutton and the Federal Coalition have proposed a shift in Australia’s energy future - one that involves nuclear reactors. This plan will cost billions, is a risk to the environment, human health and a diversion from the much-needed investment in renewable energy.
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Coalition’s rubbery gas numbers can’t conceal disastrous energy plan
SYDNEY, Wednesday 9 April 2025 – In response to the Coalition’s newly released gas policy modelling, Joe Rafalowicz, Head of Climate and Energy at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said:
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The Dutton Coalition Just Announced a Massive Expansion of Offshore Gas Drilling
If elected, the Dutton Coalition has pledged to “approve a bucket load of gas,” drastically expanding the gas industry off Australia’s coasts. This policy threatens our marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and the climate.
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Ocean protection policy “hangover” must be addressed by both parties: Greenpeace
SYDNEY, Wednesday 26 February 2025 – In response to the major political parties indicating election promises to protect Australia’s oceans, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says a crucial protection framework of a…
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The Race Towards Renewable Energy: Big Wins in Green Energy in Australia and Beyond
Thanks to huge growth in solar and wind, renewable energy broke records in 2023, generating 30% of electricity worldwide.
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‘A dodgy distraction’: Coalition’s nuclear costings ignore key issues
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has dismissed Coalition leader Peter Dutton’s costings to build seven nuclear plants in Australia as a dodgy distraction from the fundamental unsuitability of nuclear power for Australia.
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Western Australia: The sail or the anchor for Australia’s renewable transition
As a Western Australian, I know that WA can be the best and worst of places. Whether you are talking about the weather (the best – except for the heatwaves), the football (the Dockers can be a mixed bag), the media (one statewide newspaper owned by a gas-loving billionaire), or the beaches (hands down the…