Renewables upgraded, premiers reject Dutton’s nuclear deal
Australia could add more than 7GW of new renewable energy capacity this year –enough to power 3.5 million households – as Labor premiers rejected Peter Dutton’sassertion he’ll be able to make “very quick” deals to…
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Labor Isolated on Nuclear – Again….
The most advanced economies, biggest companies and largest banks are embracing nuclear energy but somehow Anthony Albanese thinks he knows something they don’t. Not only does Labor claim to know the economics of nuclear better…
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Labor’s Energy Chaos
Labor's obsession with renewables is driving Australia toward an energy crisis, and guess what’s keeping the lights on? Coal. Despite Labor's anti-coal rhetoric, it's the reliable backbone of our energy grid that's preventing a full-blown…
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Article: Ted O’Brien Slams Labor’s Energy Policy as a ‘Complete and Utter Disaster’ Amid Possible Delay of 2032 Climate Target Reveal
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Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News
Ted discusses Labor's emissions reduction fail and highlights their Future Made in Australia policy will allow non-Australian owned businesses to apply. https://youtu.be/xzzCueOG5dM To download a full transcript, click HERE.
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Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC RADIO 19 August 2024 Topics: Energy bills Stephen Cenatiempo We're constantly told that renewable energy…
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Media Statement in response to news of Fortescue pulling back on Green Hydrogen ambitions
18/07/24 Below is in response to news of Fortescue will pull back on Green Hydrogen ambitions. My first thoughts are with the 700 workers who have lost their jobs and their families. Twiggy’s abandonment of…
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Article: Labor’s Renewables Crusade Makes An Enemy Of Our Strengths
As published in The Australian, 17 July 2024 Unless Labor starts prioritising energy security, its Future Made in Australia policy will instead deliver a future made in China. Labor is killing off Australian coal, suffocating…
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Media Statement: AEMO’s Integrated System Plan
26/06/24 The following statement is in response to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated System Plan, released today (26 June 2024). // Yesterday on the floor of Parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that…
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Media Release: Australia’s Energy Future
Every Australian deserves and should expect access to cheaper, cleaner and consistent electricity. But under Labor this isn’t happening. Right now, in households and businesses around the country, Labor’s expensive renewables-only approach is failing. The…
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Libs won’t pretend Labor’s 2030 targets are on track.
Labor won’t meet its 2030 emissions reduction target. For the first time in years, Australia went to the United Nations’ COP28 climate change summit in Dubai last December reporting an increase in its greenhouse gas…
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Interview with Patricia Karvelas, RN Breakfast
TRANSCRIPT 10 June 2024 Topics: Paris Climate Accord, Zero-emissions nuclear technology Patricia Karvelas Changing the topic now to another huge issue. The climate wars are looking well and truly alive with the opposition throwing Australia's…
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Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
TRANSCRIPT 10 June 2024 Topics: Paris Climate Accord, Zero-emissions nuclear technology Kieran Gilbert Thanks for your company, Ted O'Brien. Let's start with the general and important proposition. Do you still support the Paris Agreement? Ted…
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Interview with James Glenday, ABC News Breakfast
TRANSCRIPT 10 June 2024 Topics: Paris Climate Accord, CSIRO GenCost report James Glenday Now the federal government says Australian businesses will suffer if the opposition walks away from Australia's 2030 emissions reduction target. Under the…
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TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO 2CC
29 May 2024 Topics: GenCost, Zero-emissions nuclear energy, SPEAKERS Stephen Cenatiempo, Ted O’Brien Stephen Cenatiempo We spoke last week about the CSIRO issuing in its GenCost report. The costings of what they think a large-scale…
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Interview with Tom Elliott, 3AW Melbourne
23/05/2024 Topics: Zero-emissions nuclear energy, CSIRO GenCost report, Australian Republican Movement Tom Elliott All right, well, The Age newspaper has leaked this morning at least seven sites around Australia where the federal coalition, if it…
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Interview with Rafael Epstein, ABC
23/05/2024 Topics: CSIRO GenCost report, zero-emissions nuclear technology. Rafael Epstein He is the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, he is an MP in Queensland with the LNP. Ted O'Brien Great to be here.…
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$275 Price Promise Dead in the Water
TED O’BRIEN MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MELISSA MCINTOSH MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITYSHADOW MINISTER FOR WESTERN SYDNEY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LINDSAY MEDIA RELEASE $275 PRICE PROMISE DEAD…
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Energy Market Operator Issues Dire Warning
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT DOORSTOP INTERVIEW, BRISBANE 21 May, 2024 Topics: AEMO, Blackout warnings, energy prices, electricity market report Ted O'Brien Australians are already struggling…
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Media Release: Budget 2024/25 Another Cost of Living Con Job
15 May 2024 Australians will be disappointed by Labor’s Budget. It does nothing to help people across Fairfax get ahead and to restore their standard of living. We needed a Budget that: Restored our standard…
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Media Statement: NSW State Government will extend the life of Eraring Power Station
01/05/24 The following responds to news that the NSW State Government will extend the life of Eraring Power Station and statements from Energy Minister Chris Bowen acknowledging the importance of gas. Labor has made a…
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INTERVIEW WITH PETA CREDLIN, SKY NEWS
27/03/2024 Topics: Zero-emissions nuclear energy, fuel efficiency standard Peta Credlin It's a shocker of a week for Bowen. Joining me now Shadow Energy and Climate Minister Ted O'Brien. Ted O'Brien, thank you for your time.…
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Labor’s Hypocrisy
Ted spoke to Peta Credlin, SkyNews about Labor's Hypocrisy when it comes to zero-emissions Nuclear Energy. On one hand, Labor's Defense Minister was declaring their nuclear energy credentials in relation to the AUKUS deal, but…
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Media Statement: Labor’s Car Tax Lacks Transparency
27/03/24 The Coalition’s motion to refer the ‘New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Bill 2024’ for an inquiry by the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure was today rejected by the Albanese Labor Government and the Teals.…
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$275 ENERGY PRICE PROMISE – OFFICIALLY BROKEN
19/03/23 The Albanese Labor Government has run out of excuses after officially breaking its election promise to reduce household energy bills by $275 following the release of draft regulated electricity prices today. The draft…
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FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR LABOR’S $275 ENERGY PRICE PROMISE
13/03/24 New analysis has revealed Labor is set to officially break its election promise to reduce household electricity bills by $275 unless consumers are assured of a $1,238 reduction in the draft Default Market Offer…
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FAMILY CAR TO COST THOUSANDS MORE UNDER LABOR
The price of Australians’ favourite SUVs, utes and 4WDs will be jacked up by thousands of dollars under Labor’s proposal for a new tax on the family car. Industry analysis of Labor’s family car tax…
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Zero-Emissions Nuclear Energy
Ted discusses zero-emissions nuclear energy and the moratorium on nuclear in Australia with Sky News' Peta Credlin. https://youtu.be/9RRRnECOOiQ
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No Nuclear No Net Zero – interview with 2GB
Ted spoke to 2GB Sydney about zer-emissions nuclear energy and why we need to lift Australia's moratorium on nuclear to reach our net zero 2050 target. Click below to listen:
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