This report focuses on the steps taken by the Australian Government to consult on the first stage of the development of an offshore wind industry and the key issues raised by stakeholders throughout the government’s consultation process. It provides five recommendations.

This report analyses the performance of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria between 2012 to 2024 as part of a series that examines the reliability and performance of coal-fired power stations across the National Electricity Market (NEM). It provides five recommendations, including a commitment to the on-time closure of Yallourn in 2028.

This paper reviews the outcomes of the 2025 federal election, the major party positions and how the electorate voted on climate and energy policies. It finds that a steep swing towards the ALP represents a resounding endorsement of Australia’s current plan for renewable power.

Australia faces an urgent need to decarbonise its energy grid. This report calls for a balance in approaching this issue. Accelerating renewable energy deployment is critical, yet a pragmatic, evidence-based approach must also consider all low-emission technologies, including nuclear, to ensure a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. It provides four recommendations.

This report charts a path for renewable energy and nature to work in harmony, arguing that renewable energy projects should be built on degraded land away from high conservation value areas. It calls for investment in local energy solutions and embedding biodiversity gains into every project. The report recommends an urgent overhaul of national and...