Energy
'Low expectations': Business loses hope in Coalition's climate credentials as eyes turn to Labor
New Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the government will apply the same commitment to lowering power bills as it did to "stopping the boats".
- by Nicole Hasham & Cole Latimer
Latest
Electricity
Energy sector slams royal commission as a 'costly chest-thumping exercise'
The energy industry says a proposed royal commission would be a costly "chest-thumping" exercise which would have been recommended by the consumer watchdog if it had been necessary.
- by Cole Latimer
Oil
BP going green but in no rush for electric vehicles at the servo
Global energy company BP is turning green but don’t expect to see electric vehicle chargers at your local petrol station any time soon.
- by Cole Latimer
Scott Morrison
Energy companies warn against 'sledgehammer' royal commission as Coalition warms to the idea
Labor and the Coalition are battling to gain the upper hand in the fight against rising power bills, but the energy sector is not happy.
- by Nicole Hasham & Cole Latimer
Analysis
Analysis
Energy inquiry highlights the Coalition's policy vacuum
A royal commission cannot fix a fundamental challenge for the Coalition – its proven inability to reach agreement on energy policy.
- by David Crowe
Electricity
Scott Morrison open to royal commission into energy sector
The idea was floated by Peter Dutton in his abortive push for the leadership of the Liberal Party.
- by Fergus Hunter
Energy
Labor plan for gas export controls as prices rise
Bill Shorten says the government's existing export control triggers are "weak and ineffective".
- by Fergus Hunter
Exclusive
Electricity
You could be paying more than $700 too much for electricity
New analysis reveals late-payers are losing out on massive savings as households are urged to "squeeze" their provider for better deals.
- by Alison Brown
Opinion
Opinion
How the Coalition can win over the electorate
You would think now would be the time for the Coalition to do something popular, especially if it saves voters money.
- by Nicky Ison
'Mad' and 'morally irresponsible': Liberal moderates roast new emissions stance
However conservative backbencher Eric Abetz has applauded Energy Minister Angus Taylor's first speech as a "game-changer".
- by Nicole Hasham
Renewables
Queensland launches green state-owned energy company
Queensland has launched a state-owned, 100 per cent renewable energy generator which will help cut annual power bills.
- by Cole Latimer & Peter Hannam