Energy policy news

Legislation, targets, market design, and the nuclear ban. The decisions that shape whether Australia builds a reliable, affordable, sovereign grid or a fragile one.

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Policy2026-09-18

Labor’s renewable energy targets were ‘doomed’ from the beginning - The Australian

Policy2026-09-18

“Massive loophole:” Consultation paper stokes doubt on data centre emissions, wind and solar mandates

Policy2026-09-18

Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme – big changes for Australia’s gas exporters - Johnson Winter Slattery

Policy2026-09-17

“We don’t simply see turbines:” Grazier says hosting wind farms eases pressure on land and helps prepare for drought

Policy2026-09-17

Policy and planning uncertainty ranked as biggest potholes for wind and solar transition

Policy2026-09-17

SwitchedOn podcast: Can a new alliance fast-charge Australia’s electrification push?

Policy2026-09-17

Time running out on trial to protect vulnerable electricity consumers from from El Niño heatwave

Policy2026-09-16

New Solar and Battery Regulator Could Shape How Your Home Energy System Works

Policy2026-09-16

Bowen’s net zero obsession renders his new domestic gas plan next to redundant - news24.com.au

Policy2026-09-16

Securing power purchase agreements a barrier for large-scale renewables

Policy2026-09-16

Labor loses its spine on renewables as premier throws new energy minister, and transition, under the bus - Renew Economy

Policy2026-09-16

“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australi... - Renew Economy

Policy2026-09-15

Two massive wind and battery projects held up by weight of objections, including 13 signed by one individual - Renew Economy

Policy2026-09-15

Labor puts key but contested transmission line on hold until after state election, pending cost review - Renew Economy

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Policy2026-09-15

Energy ministers greenlight ESEM consultation package, with maiden tender targeted for 2027

Policy2026-09-15

Western transmission project in limbo amid discontent in marginal seats - SMH.com.au

Policy2026-09-14

Victoria makes call on Central North renewable energy zone

Policy2026-09-14

Snowy Hydro appoints new board members

Policy2026-09-14

Government advances gas reservation scheme

Policy2026-09-14

One Nation under fire for abandoning gas reservation plan in favour of policy benefiting Gina Rinehart - The Guardian

Policy2026-09-14

Energy bills will rise ‘astronomically’ under One Nation, Coalition - afr.com

Policy2026-09-14

Labor’s watered-down gas reservation plan ‘kicks it into the long grass yet again’: Denniss - thepoint.com.au

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Policy2026-09-14

Hitting climate goals means no coal power, and no new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, report finds - Renew Economy

Policy2026-09-13

The wind farm plan being hailed as an economic boon for struggling town - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Policy2026-09-11

Being a renter, Maiya missed out on solar boon but that is about to change - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Policy2026-09-11

VicGrid scraps Central Northern Renewable Energy Zone - Energy News Bulletin

Policy2026-09-11

Our verdict on the gas reservation policy - Grattan Institute

Policy2026-09-10

Victorian Government scraps plans for renewables zone - Energy Source & Distribution

Policy2026-09-10

No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero - Australian Museum

Policy2026-09-10

Hands off our gas: WA pushes back against national reservation plan - SMH.com.au

Policy2026-09-10

Australia softens gas reserve rule for LNG exporters - Reuters

Policy2026-09-10

Domestic Gas Reservation Bill: have your say - Department of Industry Science and Resources

Policy2026-09-09

Labor softens 20pc gas reservation plan - afr.com

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Policy2026-09-09

Australia Releases Domestic Gas Reservation Bill; Santos Welcomes Policy With Caveats - Yahoo Finance Australia

Policy2026-08-31

One Nation promises to build new coal plants and sweat old ones in energy policy pitch to state voters - Renew Economy

Policy2026-08-31

One Nation commits to coal-fired power and lifting nuclear ban in Victoria - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Policy2026-08-30

Victoria is about to host Australia's first offshore wind auction. But what is it? - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Policy2026-08-30