This paper looks at one group of large industrial firms in Tasmania and their claims that the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is costing them $20 million. Overview The Renewable Energy Target (RET) has been subjected to a lot of criticism in recent years. Most of it has centred on the idea that the RET increases...

This paper provides a brief overview of the size, growth and prospects for the Australian solar industry and argues that as the number of solar panels installed continues to rise, the cost of installation and maintenance will continue to fall. Summary The solar industry in Australia is growing rapidly, creating jobs and, as a result...

This paper is designed to demystify the Renewable Energy Target, look at what it has achieved and what it is capable of achieving, and to consider the challenges it faces in the near future. Overview Australians love renewable energy. A recent survey by The Australia Institute found 86 per cent of respondents want to see...

This report argues that the strength of the Commission of Audit’s conclusions is not supported by the depth of its evidence. Overview Governments are not like businesses. They provide services because the citizens demand them, not because delivering them is profitable. They collect taxes from citizens, not charge prices from customers. While a business has...

This paper argues that there is little for Australia to gain by rushing into an expansion of CSG operations. Summary The purpose of this paper is to bust the gas industry’s myths about coal seam gas (CSG). The gas industry has been prolific in putting out exaggerated claims about CSG’s economic benefits while at the...