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IGCC priorities heard at reform roundtable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... the Safeguard Mechanism beyond 2030, and removing fossil fuel subsidies. "There was universal agreement that our environmental laws are not fit for purpose, and an overhaul is overdue. It is encouraging there was widespread support for streamlining approvals ...

Australian Ethical calls on PM to 'meet the expectations of Australians'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... avoid the risk of regression. "A national target that falls short of existing state commitments-or a weakening of environmental protections-risks undermining the progress already underway and slowing momentum," he said. "We urge you to build on the commitments ...

Fortescue, Climate Energy Finance call to reform fossil fuel subsidy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A new report from Climate Energy Finance (CEF) found that Australia's largest taxpayer-funded fossil fuel subsidy - the diesel Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) scheme - has led to dependence on imported high-emissions diesel to power mining operations. CEF said ...

Alliance formed to demand polluters pay their 'fair share'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... Queensland Conservation Council, Environment Victoria, Friends of the Earth Australia, Human Rights Law Centre, Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland, Lighter Footprints, Nillumbik Climate Action Team, Peoples Climate Assembly, Publish What You ...

Family offices back new climate fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... climate tech companies, while retaining flexibility and liquidity." Argus Advisory said investments that deliver environmental outcomes and a strong financial performance is a key area of emphasis for it. "In Ecotone we see a fund manager who combines ...

Advancing sustainability through a circular economy

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... highlighting how various sectors are adopting closed-loop practices to reduce waste, conserve resources, and achieve environmental goals.

Copia, Regnan shutter impact funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... both deemed too small to be financially viable. The Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions Fund and the TT Global Environmental Impact Fund have been terminated. Pendal closed both classes of its Global Equity Impact Solutions Fund at the end of July ...

Metrics hires for newly created role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... meeting investor demand for opportunities that deliver strong financial returns and achieve meaningful social and environmental outcomes." "We believe there's a significant opportunity to channel capital into investments that drive measurable change ...

Minderoo welcomes The Lancet's plastics initiative

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Minderoo Foundation has lauded a new initiative by The Lancet that has elevated the threat of plastics to the same league as climate change. The peer-reviewed medical journal has launched The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics - an independent ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... slowing down vital approvals without effectively protecting the environment. These reforms would introduce national environmental standards, improve regional planning, and set clear rules about engaging with local communities and Aboriginal and Torres ...