John Quiggin

John Quiggin is an Australian economist, a professor at the University of Queensland, and a former member of the Climate Change Authority of the Australian government.

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Labors fuel-efficiency standards may settle the ute dispute but there are still hazards on the road

Labors fuel-efficiency standards may settle the ute dispute but there are still hazards on the road

Australia looks set to adopt fuel-efficiency standards after the Albanese government on Sundayrevealedoptions for the long-awaited policy. The government says the reform would lead to more cars that are cheaper to run, eventually saving Australians about A$1,000 per vehicle each year.

Morrisons plan has coal on the way out, with the futurebright

Morrisons plan has coal on the way out, with the futurebright

We will have enough ultra-cheap, pollution-free electricity to power homes, vehicles and industry. All thats needed is the courage to embrace it.

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