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Budgets tell us a lot about a Government’s priorities and vision: The West Australian
May 21, 2024
Most Australians are far too focused on keeping their own household budget in the black to be too concerned about the state of the Federal books, except where it directly affects them. But understanding the Federal Budget is important and has implications for every...
Read MoreFederal Budget doesn’t deliver on First Nations outcomes in the clean energy transition
May 15, 2024
Look, we get it. $19.7 billion over ten years to kickstart the clean energy transformation through the Future Made in Australia package is great news! Australia needs to accelerate investment to meet the federal government’s 2030 climate targets and catch up with the global...
Read MoreSymposium highlights First Nations insights in transition to net zero: The Wire
May 10, 2024
The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium in Adelaide gave insight on how clean energy can both support First Nations communities and be informed by Indigenous perspectives.
Read MoreFederal government makes ‘soft start’ on First Nations merit requirements in Capacity Investment Scheme
May 09, 2024
Specific merit criteria ensuring energy proponents include meaningful and quality engagement and benefit sharing with First Nations will be introduced into the Federal government’s new Capacity Investment Scheme tender process, a government representative told the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium in Adelaide today.
Read MoreSolar just kills it every time - Key takeaways from the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium
May 09, 2024
The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium was definitely a huge success. We covered everything from heartbreaking stories of climate impacts on our most vulnerable communities to groundbreaking community-led energy projects.
Read MoreFrom ‘morning teas’ to speed dating: How clean energy collaboration with First Nations is evolving
May 08, 2024
Speakers at the first day of the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium in Adelaide today dived into a range of topics, from land tenure to negotiating with proponents, getting community-led projects up and running, to trends in global financial markets highlighting opportunities for First...
Read MoreUnpacking the 5Cs for multi-generational benefits
May 08, 2024
There's 5Cs - consent, collaboration, capacity, co-design and co-ownership - and there needs to be incentives and resources put into all of those.
Read MoreThe road to net zero runs through First Nations lands, powered by us
May 08, 2024
First Nations groups feeling a sense of urgency about the opportunities clean energy can bring in terms of access to energy, jobs, business development, and First Nations wealth generation on Country are calling for significant action and bold Federal Budget ambition at this year's...
Read MoreGetting ready for the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium
May 04, 2024
With the Federal government’s Budget around the corner and its inaugural First Nations Clean Energy Strategy soon to be launched, our two-day First Nations Clean Energy Symposium on 8-9 May in Tarntanya (Adelaide) seeks to examine how far we’ve come in ensuring First Nations are...
Read MoreFirst Nations community-owned microgrid in Australia being launched in June
April 23, 2024
The small community of Marlinja in the Northern Territory is set to become home to Australia’s first 100% First Nations-owned and grid-connected solar microgrid.
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