Resources industry
Alternative labels
Extractive industries
Mineral industries
Oil industry
Metal industries
Fossil fuel industry
Report
One step forward, two steps back: new coal mines in the Hunter Valley
23 new coal projects are proposed in NSW, with total production capacity equivalent to 15 Adani-sized mines. This paper argues that a moratorium should be placed on new coal approvals while a coherent regional planning framework is developed for the Hunter.
Report
Aussie logs for Aussie jobs
This inquiry report argues that Australia's timber industry is ripe for innovation and growth. With the appropriate policy settings, the Committee feels that the plantation industry may once again have the potential to expand.
Briefing paper
When the going gets tough ... the gas industry sacks workers
The analysis in this report estimates that the oil and gas industry cut around 10 percent of its workforce in the 12 months to December last year. Despite this, the Australian Government is continuing to hand out large taxpayer subsidies to the industry as part of its “Gas-Fired Recovery JobMaker Plan.”
Report
Political and governance challenges confronting Timor-Leste
This paper looks at the primary challenges that Timor-Leste faces, on both the economic and political fronts.
Discussion paper
Chasing the pack: Australia's prospects on green trade and climate diplomacy
This paper analyses how Australia’s immediate economic and diplomatic future could be defined by global activity around climate diplomacy, green trade and low-carbon investment.