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Michael Caton condemns Minns’ move to undermine High Court coal ruling

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Michael Caton condemns Minns’ move to undermine High Court coal ruling

The Minns Government is expected today to introduce new legislation into NSW Parliament that critics argue would undermine a High Court ruling and allow increased coal production at the Mount Pleasant mine.

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Who's voices aren't being heard at COP31?

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If the RBA forecasts continue, real wages won’t recover to 2021 levels until 2044

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What is the Sustainable Bond Market and what’s happening in Australia?

Brad Hiller & Rod Campbell

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A curious bird is the kiwi: reflections on NZ's election

Allan Behm

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From pilot to powerhouse: expanding WA’s sustainable bond market

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Six ways to save the Commonwealth billions, fairly and efficiently

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Who gets to decide what a 'realistic' energy transition is?

Ray Wills & Peter Newman

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There's other ways to fight inflation than making mortgage holders pay

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The US midterms should put Australian politicians on notice over the data centre boom

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In a world of doomscrolling, romantasy offers a welcome escape

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Mikal Howard

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