Several big green hydrogen projects have been shelved. An expert explains why Australia’s sky-high ambition for the industry is struggling to reach fruition.
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Science can help boost national economic productivity in many ways. But it needs to be properly supported.
A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australia’s national interest.
More funding and more diversity in STEM are crucial for turning the ambitious goals of the national science statement into a reality.
Fortescue has long taken first mover risks to drive attention and action in the renewable hydrogen market. This week’s news is a setback, but shouldn’t be seen as a death knell for the nascent industry.
One common oversimplification is that it’s just about countries making and trading what they’re best at. Yes, but there’s a bit more to it.
Only one-third of the top economists surveyed give Jim Chalmers’ third budget an A or a B, down from two-thirds in 2023. Many say it left big issues unaddressed.
Australia has all the key ingredients to build a booming battery industry. We just need to find the right cooks and co-ordinate all of this frantic activity to get this big opportunity right.
Critical minerals are well named. They’re critical to the green transition – and sought by the US and China. Who will Australia sell to?
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Innovator in Residence, University of Oxford and Emeritus Professor, School of Business, The University of Queensland
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor, Technology and Innovation, University of Technology Sydney
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Energy Systems Program Impact Manager, Climateworks, Monash University, Monash University
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Head of Policy and Engagement, Climateworks Centre
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Professor of Economics, Australian National University
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Climateworks Centre Country Lead, Australia, Monash University
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System Lead, Sustainable Economies, Climateworks Centre
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Professorial fellow, Flinders University; Australian National University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Director, Sydney Policy Lab, University of Sydney
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Professor & Director, Net Zero Institute, University of Sydney
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Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute