What we can expect from Roger Cook, as Premier
What sort of premier will Roger Cook be? Daniel Smith shares his thoughts here.
Read moreWe need to listen to First Nations people on the Voice
Given 243 out of the 250 First Nations leaders present at the 2017 Uluru convention endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which called for, “the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution”, shouldn’t we listen?
Read moreClimate action and economic wellbeing go hand in hand
With young people worried they won’t be able to afford more sustainable consumer choices because of the cost-of-living crisis, we need to walk and chew gum at the same time on climate action and the economy.
Read moreSport a proven force for good in politics
Sport played an important role in ending white minority rule in South Africa, and fostering early national unity in the post-Apartheid era.
Read moreDo sustainable services require GST reform?
With the federal budget projected to return to substantial deficit within two years, and most Australian states and territories also in deficit, GST reform may be a conversation we have to have.
Read moreDo ESG efforts create value?
The link between ESG performance and higher profit was reinforced by a recent study of more than 100,000 companies, but some organisations will be asking if ESG targets are really worth pursuing. If the success of Australian miner IGO is any guide – the a
Read moreWill Australia adopt green claim rules to protect consumers from greenwashing?
The net is getting tighter around greenwashing as Australia’s regulatory bodies start issuing penalties to infringing companies, but when will a formal framework around the practice come into effect? ReGen’s Colin Davies explores the latest developments.
Read moreDeep-sea mining could undermine entire industry
We need a successful mining industry to drive the energy transition and fight climate change. But, it will be harder for the industry to build the workforce or community support it needs to succeed, if a segment of the industry becomes likened to whalers
Read moreSocial impact needs corporate and government attention too
With some community issues becoming as obvious as the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, governments and corporates need to ensure we’re tackling social challenges as vigorously as we’re coming to address environmental issues.
Read moreTimely mining approvals critical to energy transition
While Australia is finally moving in the right direction on climate, the speedy approval of new mining projects will be just as important to a successful energy transition. This is because clean energy technologies are more mineral intensive than their fo
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