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NAB opposes resolution on nature risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... rangelands, which provides little, if any, enduring carbon and biodiversity benefits," Macintosh said. "If the Australian government is going to meet its commitments to net zero, nature positive and no new extinctions, it has to start with open and honest ...

System to track origin of low-emissions products launches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... launched a new system that will track and verify the origin of low-emissions products and energy, backed by the Australian government. By certifying renewable energy and products from low-emissions industry, the Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme aims to ...

Australia, US establish $13bn critical minerals partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
The Australian government has reached an agreement with the US in a meeting in Washington this week, which will see an accelerated pipeline of priority projects for minerals and rare earth elements delivered between the two nations. The United States-Australia ...

Axing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Oxfam Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... This is almost 1500 times the benefit received by an average working-class Australian. The report urged the Australian government to address disproportionate tax benefits, claiming that if the tax discount was removed it could restore $22.7 billion to ...

Australian investors to struggle to meet 2035 climate targets: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
A new report by BMI reveals a disparity between 2035 climate targets set by the Australian government, and existing policies for implementation. Following recommendations made by the Climate Change Authority (CCA), the federal government recently announced ...

Minderoo commits $9m to boost ocean impact investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... foundation will continue to drive reform, accountability, and urgent humanitarian action. Spearheaded by the Australian government, the declaration seeks to mobilise global political will to ensure aid workers can deliver support safely and without obstruction ...

New responsible investment manager at Funds SA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Funds SA has named a new manager, responsible investments. Kana Thorpe has taken on the role, effective this month. Thorpe was previously assistant portfolio manager, responsible investment for one year at the centralised investment manager. Her promotion ...

Australian banks fail to manage financed deforestation: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... customers in high-risk sectors to transition toward nature-positive operations. Meanwhile, the ACF is urging the Australian government to also take part in strengthening the environmental law and improving access to environmental data, as well as mirroring ...

Instos eye climate tech startups

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... durable this opportunity is." Adding to Sieb's comment, co-founder Tom Kline believes the support of the Australian government sends a "powerful signal" to investors alike. "This is a once-in-a-generation chance for Australia to lead in climate solutions ...

Plenti wins WA government mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
ASX-listed Plenti Group has won a mandate from the Western Australian government to help the state accelerate the adoption of batteries. Plenti has become the administrator and financier for Western Australia's Residential Battery Scheme, whereby eligible ...