Beyond the build: Integrating social performance into the lifecycle of major projects


Green Hydrogen: learning from the setbacks

In recent years, the advent of a domestic green hydrogen industry has been surrounded by an air of near-mythic expectation. Critics have pointed to the sector as a bubble, while most sensible players in the space acknowledge there has been a hype-cycle

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Zero sense in opposing net-zero

Last week provided a perfect example of how detached the political debate on energy can be from reality in Australia. While Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce sought to fan a new wave of division amongst the Federal Coalition over net-zero, the CSIRO’s late

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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 governance (ESG) factors for the mining sector. While the updated draft may reflect a step back from embedding ESG directly into resource and reserve repo

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Federal Election: Demographics, Influencers and the Power of Tik Tok.

The results of the recent federal election are not just notable for the historic Labor win, it was also the first election when Gen X and Gen Y outnumbered boomer voters. This is only going to accelerate.

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Relatively Speaking

Despite the sometimes hysterical headlines and punditry, it probably would have been a far bigger issue for the Prime Minister to land a meeting with President Trump and not receive the same audience with President Xi in recent weeks

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It’s Not Too Late: Refreshing Your Materiality Assessment for a Stronger FY26 Sustainability Strategy

With FY25 now behind us, many organisations are reflecting on financial performance, operational delivery, and strategic direction. But for businesses committed to sustainability, this time of year also presents a critical opportunity to reassess how well

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Signposts and weathervanes on the energy transition

Fabled UK Labour Party luminary Tony Benn divided politicians into two categories - Signposts and Weathervanes. Signposts were those that stuck to their direction over the long-term.

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Decoding the sustainability alphabet: What Australian boards need to know in 2025

As Australian companies navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and social environment, understanding sustainability considerations has become critical at the board level. In 2025, sustainability is no longer a peripheral topic or a marketing exercise

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Valleys of death to pastures of plenty

The three-legged stool - essentially consisting of jobs, prices and growth - that Australia's economic prosperity is built upon is never perfectly balanced. And just like any self-assembled domestic item, it requires ongoing adjustment and the occasional

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