Kemerton to close. What’s next for critical minerals?
Albemarle’s decision to idle its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury is extremely disappointing. Not
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Malcontents and the middle
The internecine bloodlust that has beset the right-wing and centre-right of Australian politics has presented
12 Days of Christmas: What ReGen Gave to Me
As the year winds down and Bublé’s dulcet tones start drifting out of every cafe,
Don’t miss the hidden climate-related financial disclosure that crystallises at the EOFY
As many Australian businesses prepare for their first mandatory AASB S2 sustainability report in 2026,
The changing climate of climate change
There are several well-worn truisms in Australian politics. “Disunity is death” is one that all
Beyond compliance: Why early action on sustainability pays off. Lessons from the Avetta Summit.
When I presented at the recent Avetta Sydney Summit, it was inspiring to see so
Can WA avoid the renewables pushback?
The cleaner energy transition might be a huge financial and technical challenge, but it is
The Middle Kingdom, the middle power and Middle America
Australia is undertaking a series of set pieces that capitalise on its role as an
You can’t talk food security without talking farm sustainability
In recent years, the phrase “food security” has been widely used across agricultural conferences, government
It’s time to change the conversation on social and affordable housing
At a recent CEDA event, WA Housing Minister John Carey spoke candidly about the rise
The pathway not taken
Australia, like any other sovereign nation, has the capacity to choose its own pathway through
Science-based targets in the power sector: Ambition meets reality
The draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) represents an
Community-led advocacy: Tips to deliver legislative change
As both a lobbyist and gay dad, I’m proud to have the opportunity to support
Reform is hard. Consensus is harder.
Last week’s Economic Reform Roundtable, led by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, was an ongoing step on
Beyond the build: Integrating social performance into the lifecycle of major projects
Understanding social performanceSocial performance refers to how an organisation manages its outbound social impacts and
Green Hydrogen: learning from the setbacks
In recent years, the advent of a domestic green hydrogen industry has been surrounded by
Zero sense in opposing net-zero
Last week provided a perfect example of how detached the political debate on energy can
Proposed changes to ESG Reporting in Mining: Getting the balance right
The recent review of the JORC Code recognised the increasing relevance of environmental, social, and