A windfall profit tax applied to domestic gas sales from LNG exporters would protect Australia consumers from international disruptions. It would allow the exporters to benefit from their sales and would have no impact on australia’s investment attractiveness. grattan.edu.au/news/austral...

💡 Cheaper energy bills AND reduced emissions? Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households. Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub

The hard work of giving Australians a view into a future world of unchecked climate changes has been done by the Australia Climate Service. It reinforces the current world of floods and fires for many Australians. We must act on the science and the facts - www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...

The National Electricity Market is no longer supporting effective investment in reliable electricity supply. The draft review, published today, shows how to fix it. There’s a lot to like and the work to embrace its recommendations begins today. www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...

Good industry policy is needed to navigate the transition to net zero effectively. Bad industry policy is fraught with rent seeking. The Future Made in Australia provides the basis for the former but it needs to applied rigorously: grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake. Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol

The proposal for Santos to be foreign-owned will test Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Australia’s national interests. It would be easier if we had a clear policy strategy on the future role of gas in the Australian economy: grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...

I am looking forward to a great energy conference at Noosa next week. Great fellow presenters including Matt Kean and Tim Buckley. And perfect weather: www.noosapec.com

We're thrilled to announce that @reevealison.bsky.social has been promoted to the position of Director of Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Program. @tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.

The government’s recent decision on Woodside’s Northwest Shelf gas project suggest it needs to overhaul its future gas strategy: grattan.edu.au/news/labor-n...

Australia is at a fork in the road of energy and climate policy. Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social

Second-term Labor government has a strong mandate to implement a critical policy program on Energy and Climate Change. Grattan’s Orange Book sets out the key issues: grattan.edu.au/report/orang...

Privileged to be on an ABC panel chaired by Ali Moore to discuss critical energy policy issues ahead of the federal election: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

The federal Opposition is right to focus on gas. We have multiple problems - looming shortfalls, climate emissions, and high prices. But “Drill and reserve” falls way short. We need a real Future Gas Strategy - what is the role of gas over the next 20-30 years?

M'colleague @tonyrwood.bsky.social and other sensible people on why "flooding the market with gas" is a furphy. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Power prices are set to rise again, even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid. But why? Aren't renewables meant to be cheap? @tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV

The question you should ask but don’t expect a simple answer: theconversation.com/renewables-a...

Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity. But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges. Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol

Next week we will launch Grattan’s Orange Book 2025 - what the next federal government should do - at the NSW State Library. Should be a great event. grattan.edu.au/event/electi...