The Albanese government has already approved 31 fossil fuel projects, and more than that are waiting, even as renewables overtake coal as the top source of electricity.
The arrangement has drawn criticism from senators David Shoebridge and David Pocock, as well as expert Geoffrey Watson, who argue it undermines the NACC’s independence.
Australian authors are furious over a recent Productivity Commission (PC) interim report that says AI could deliver a $116 billion boost to Australia’s economy over the next 10 years.