Labor’s Chris Bowen will be appointed as the new federal minister for climate change and energy as part of the first Albanese cabinet announced on Tuesday evening. New South Wales senator Jenny McAllister will also be sworn in as the assistant minister for climate change and energy. In other cabinet appointments, Tanya Plibersek will be […]
“Coal-fired power stations will close, regardless of who’s in office:” Bowen – EQ Mag Pro
Federal Labor’s climate and energy spokesperson Chris Bowen has issued a blunt assessment of Australia’s ageing coal fired power stations, saying no matter which party forms government after the election, coal plants will continue to close. Speaking at an event hosted by The Australia Institute on Friday, Bowen said that he acknowledged the reality of […]
“A future without petrol bills:” Labor promises Australia-wide EV charging network – EQ Mag Pro
Federal Labor has promised to ‘fill the gaps’ in Australia’s electric vehicle charging network, announcing a plan to fund new fast-chargers along some of Australia’s major highways. Addressing the official launch of the Labor election campaign in Perth, Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the expanded network would allow Australians to “drive an electric vehicle across […]
