No End in Sight for energy price increases – Doorstop interview, Canberra
Doorstop interview, Parliament House Canberra TRANSCRIPT Ted O’Brien: Middle of Australia have been left out of the federal budget and they are going to be copping it the hardest as prices increase. With the release…
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Interview with Sky News, Danica De Giorgio
Ted spoke with Sky News' Danica de Giorgio on the Australian Energy Regulator's final determination on the 23/24 Direct Market Offer (DMO); increasing power prices; and the Canberra-based Voice to Parliament. https://youtu.be/ri2XSkZr5yo
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OpEd – Nuclear Technology Must Be A Major Consideration
The Albanese Labor Government's rank hypocrisy when it comes to next-generation, zero-emissions nuclear technology is on display and I outlined this in my OpEd in today's Daily Telegraph which you can read HERE.
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What Albo Owes You
Australian households will be up to $1828 worse off than Labor promised according to a new energy bill calculator launched today by Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O’Brien. The energy bill calculator…
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NUCLEAR ENERGY – Setting things straight!
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen MP recently published a video full of untruths and misrepresentations about next-generation, zero-emissions nuclear technology, which sadly diminishes Australia. The least Chris Bowen could do is be honest…
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ENERGY PRICES SOAR FOLLOWING LIDDELL’S CLOSURE
5 May 2023 Wholesale energy prices in NSW have jolted by 80 per cent following the closure of the Liddell Power Station, sparking fears of further hip pocket pain for Australian families and businesses as…
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FEDERAL BUDGET MUST TAKE PRESSURE OFF FAMILY BUDGETS
Labor’s second Budget will be an opportunity to correct the mistakes of its first. Independent economists have described the first Labor Budget as “the weakest fiscal strategy in recent times.” It increased spending by $115…
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Interview with Andrew Clennell, Sky News
Ted spoke with Sky News's Andrew Clennell on 4 May about the delay in construction of Snowy 2.0, former CEO Paul Broad's comments, and what this delay means for electricity prices for Australians. https://youtu.be/eM3rKKNJf18
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BUDGET BLACK HOLE AS ENERGY SYSTEM CRUMBLES UNDER LABOR
Today's announcement that the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project will be delayed by up to two years and potentially require billions of dollars in additional funding is the latest development in Labor's energy crisis.…
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OpEd – How the US Rediscovered its Mojo for Nuclear Energy
Following the opening of its first commercial nuclear power plant in 1958, theindustry flourished with 112 plants operating by the 1990s. But appetite for nuclear energy soon waned as the US “shale revolution” drove gas…
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Australia Enters a Turbulent New Era as Liddell Powers Down
28 April 2023 Australia’s energy security is at risk and if the Albanese government’s meek response to the closure of the Liddell Power station is any indication, the country is walking blindfolded towards a cliff.…
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Interview – Paul Murray, Sky News
Ted speak with Sky News' Paul Murray about Japan's unprecedented comments on Labor's energy plan and what that means for Australia's trade and sovereign capability. https://youtu.be/POiqsv6Tsvw
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Interview with Amanda Stoker, Sky News
Ted spoke with Sky News' Amanda Stoker about Australia's energy future; the closure of Liddell and Eraring Power Stations, and next generation nuclear technology. https://youtu.be/DVQqZSp7gcs
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A PRINCIPLED APPROACH TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE UPTAKE
The Coalition embraces next-generation clean technologies, including electric vehicles, and will take a principled approach to reviewing the Albanese Government’s National Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy. “We support next-generation clean technologies including EVs,” said Shadow Minister…
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Show us your plan
17 April 2023 As the Liddell Power Station closes this month, the Coalition is calling on the Albanese Government to reveal its plan for keeping the lights on as Australia approaches rolling premature closures of…
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Interview with NBN Newcastle, Claudia Vrdoljak
Ted spoke with NBN Newcastle's Claudia Vrdoljak during his trip to the Hunter Valley where he spoke with locals and businesses about the impending closure of Liddell Power Station. Listen below. https://youtu.be/IkJNBqpyhxY
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Interview with ABC Newcastle, Kia Handley
Ted spoke with ABC Newcastle's Kia Handley during his trip to the Hunter Valley where he spoke with locals regarding the upcoming closure of Liddell Power Station. Listen below.
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Interview with ABC – Afternoon Briefing, Greg Jennett
Ted speaks with ABC's Greg Jennett regarding the impact that the closure of Liddell power station will have on energy availability and prices. https://youtu.be/qb1jU4H2fN4 Greg Jennett: Before its complete retirement this month, Shadow Energy Minister…
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Interview with 2HD, Richard King
Ted spoke with 2HD's Richard King about the closure of Liddell and Earing Power Stations and the impact on Australia's energy prices. Read the transcript below. Richard King: And it's nice to have visitors in…
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Doorstop interview – Kurri Kurri Gas Plant / Liddell Power Station
17 April 2023 Ted O'Brien: So firstly, I'm delighted to be here in Kurri Kurri, a very proud, very proud town with a wonderful history. We are on the eve of the closure of the…
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Interview with 2GB, Ben Fordham
Ted spoke with 2GB's Ben Fordham on 17 April 2023 regarding the closure of Liddell and Eraring power stations and what that means for baseload power availability in Australia. Listen below. Read the transcript of…
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Interview with Sky News, Andrew Clennell
Ted spoke with Sky News' Andrew Clennell on 17 April about the closure of Liddell Power Station this year and the Eraring power station in 2025, and what that means for Australia's energy future. Read…
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Australia already is a nuclear nation
Did you know that Australia is already a nuclear nation? But there is one form of nuclear technology that we’ve never embarked upon and that’s next-generation, zero-emissions nuclear energy. In fact, Australia has 70 years…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY – AUSTRALIA’S NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
Australia’s nuclear industry celebrates its 70th birthday today and Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O’Brien, has marked the occasion by launching a video on Australia as a nuclear nation. Today is 70…
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BLI BLI CENOTAPH UNVEILED TO THE COMMUNITY
Today Friday, 14 April, an unveiling and dedication service was held at Bli Bli’s Avenue of Honour to officially open the region’s new Cenotaph and quiet reflection space. The 3.4 metre Cenotaph will open just…
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Interview with SkyNews – gas supply
I spoke to Sky News about risks with gas supply this winter and the Labor government's rolling series of policies that have restricted the supply of gas. As a result, we are seeing not just…
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Safeguard Mechanism amendments lead to de-industrialisation
The passing of the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 today will not lead to de-carbonisation, but to de-industrialisation and paves the way for Labor's carbon tax. Another broken promise The Albanese Government changed the…
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TED O’BRIEN – INTERVIEW WITH JAMES CARLTON
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH JAMES CARLTON 2CC RADIO 29 January, 2023 Topics: Safeguard Mechanism, Labor-greens deal, Emissions cap, energy prices, cost of living Brian Carlton:…
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Sunshine Coast deserves better rail
Residents of the Sunshine Coast deserve better infrastructure to support our growing population - no more important than improved rail services. This includes duplication of the line all the way to Nambour and a new…
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TED O’BRIEN – INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, AM AGENDA
Laura Jayes: The Greens say yes, it will eventually lead to no new coal and gas. Labor says that is not true. There's also some reporting around whether this will make it much more difficult…
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