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Government gives $11m to support First Nations energy security

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... outsider, but every contribution towards a household, and each person employed in the community contributes to the overall economy and wellbeing of the community," Kamara said. Both projects are currently subject to several conditions before constructions ...

Increased tax a move to 'shut down' local oil and gas: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... McCulloch said calls for higher taxes ignore the significant contribution the industry already makes to the Australian economy. "The oil and gas industry is already Australia's second-largest corporate taxpayer, contributing $21.9 billion in taxes and ...

Government kicks off Investor Front Door pilot projects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... in Australia's fuel security, supply chain resilience and critical minerals. "These projects are all about making our economy stronger and more resilient, and our fuel supply more secure," they said in a joint statement. "The Investor Front Door will ...

IGCC outlines policy priorities to 2030

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... support regional decarbonisation and trade IGCC said Treasury modelling shows capturing these opportunities could deliver an economy around $2 trillion larger by 2050, with higher incomes and stronger export growth. "If Australia leans into its renewable ...

ImpactX, Impact Ag show investment case for natural capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... capital and real-world outcomes explicit, enabling investors to direct capital toward solutions that support a healthier economy, society and natural environment," Grogan said.

Circular economy needs to be realigned for effective deployment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Although a circular economy is modelled to eliminate waste and pollution, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) indicates there are recurring challenges around it. A circular economy is a system that aims to minimise waste by keeping materials ...

ASFI releases guidance for taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... shift from framework development to real-world application. "We've launched a taxonomy that reflects the structure of our economy - including technical screening criteria for hard-to-abate sectors like mining and agriculture - and tested its application ...

APRA's climate-related stress tests pose as financial risk

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... a lower global emissions pathway with higher risks resulting from a delayed and rapid transition to a lower emissions economy. Under both scenarios, APRA found climate-driven pressures on insurance premiums could significantly widen Australia's insurance ...

Advocacy groups challenge SEC policy on shareholder proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... has given generations of American investors greater voice and power, in turn helping build a stronger and more dynamic economy and safeguarding the investments that millions of American families depend upon," he said. In court documents, the group said ...

CEF urges Australia, China 'win-win-win' on decarbonisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
China's structural, state-directed dominance in global supply chains of zero emissions economy creates an opportunity for Australia to adopt a "win-win-win" partnership model with the country, a latest report by Climate Energy Finance (CEF) said. The ...