Tag: David Havyatt

Election campaigning begins with nonsense about energy

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The Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, is technically the minister in charge of implementing the federal government’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite being...

In search of a new model for Uni research funding

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As custodians of our taxes, the Commonwealth government should be aiming to get the best return for the nation from expenditure on our public Universities. While the most recent...

A government user’s guide to leaks, drops and secrecy

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When something political appears in a newspaper, it is because someone wanted it there. How the flow of information is managed should be of concern to all citizens. I...

AgriTech policy: On innovation and migration

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Australia has a well-earned reputation for innovation in agricultural technology. What comes next might be a surprising link of innovation and migration policy. Australia has been a nation of...

Net-zero challenge needs both a tech and political fix

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The Net Zero Australia study announced by Melbourne University fills one of the missing links in Australian emissions reduction and energy policy. Despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s false dichotomy...

Expert advice in policy: Pandemics and climate

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The Morrison Government has made a hallmark of relying on expert medical advice in its Covid-19 response. What are the appropriate limits to reliance on expert advice in policymaking?...

Digital Economy: Everything old is new again

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The Morrison Government has announced a $1.2 billion package as part of the 2021-22 budget under the strapline ‘Digital Economy Strategy – Delivering a modern and digital economy to...

On NBN: History is always written by the victors

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Today the Communications Minister announced a plan to bring ‘ultrafast broadband’ to millions of families and businesses and he welcomed the release of the NBN Co corporate plan demonstrating...

Competition wished into existence?

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Anyone who attends the ACCC and Australian Energy Regulator (AER) annual regulatory conference is struck by the existential dilemma that afflicts competition regulators. Their economic world view is that...