National Press Club Address: Realising Australia’s economic and climate opportunities
The Superpower Institute directors Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims present the plan to merge economic and climate policy and position Australia as a leader in the post-carbon economy.
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Nuclear once may have made economic sense for Australia. Now it doesn’t.
We should capitalise on the resources we’ve been blessed with – cheap and abundant sun and wind.
Nuclear discussion must be based on latest economic facts: Sims
Let’s improve the fossil fuels debate
Former ACCC boss calls for independent review of National Electricity Market
Former ACCC chair Rod Sims says Productivity Commission has tools to reform National Energy Market
Superpower transformation and innovation in South Australia
South Australia has six advantages in the zero-emissions economy to an exceptional degree.
Why east coast energy woes won’t hurt green industry plans
Albanese sticks to hydrogen despite Fortescue retreat
Renewables vs. nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Can Australia be a renewable energy superpower?
Decarbonising the global economy is a huge undertaking, akin to another industrial revolution. It creates huge opportunities for Australia.
What’s the Big Deal About Reusing Transmission Lines for Nuclear in Australia?
Climate risk management: Navigating the transition to clean energy
Sound economics and strategic policies can turn Australia into a global green export superpower.
Funding Australia's path to net zero emissions: Budget implications for climate solutions
How the Federal Budget supports Australia’s path to net zero and the Future Made in Australia vision
The Superpower Institute response to 2024 Federal Budget
An open economy prioritises the climate and so prosperity
A ‘Future Made in Australia’ promises not only domestic decarbonisation but also the potential to significantly reduce global emissions.
Apparent underreporting of methane shows we need better reporting at source and verification
Australia's Major Emitters May Spew Twice More Methane Than Reported: Study
Australia likely emitting twice as much methane than reported, says Rod Sims-led think tank
Maximising Australia’s prosperity while maximising our contribution to world emission emission reduction
Australia’s path to becoming a green export superpower hinges on aligning climate action with economic growth.
Coal mine methane twice official disclosures: Sims
How Albanese can make Australia’s future the smart way
Reimagining the Australia-Japan Trade Relationship: Building a prosperous future in our times
Australia and Japan’s unique partnership can model success in the transition to a global zero-carbon economy.
Decarbonisation can be a huge opportunity for Australia, but only if sound economics wins the day
The world’s inevitable move to decarbonisation should be a significant opportunity, but there are forces that could prevent this.
Australia can prosper under international carbon prices
Australia’s future rests on net-zero promises and a global carbon price
Green energy is a bigger opportunity for Australia than the resources boom. Let’s not waste it
The logic is simple. Australia has world class wind and solar resources, and an abundance of minerals and land needed in the transition to renewables
Can these economists turn things around for Australia's betrayed generations?
Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax – and it’s a debate Australia should embrace
Veteran economists say a carbon levy would cut emissions, cut inflation and raise billions, but see little prospect of adoption
Addressing climate change can be the lynch pin of Australia’s economic prosperity
Resurrect carbon price to fund superpower: Garnaut, Sims
Fiscal policy to support future energy commodity exports
Targeted fiscal measures can drive global decarbonisation while fostering new export opportunities for Australia.
Australia has an ‘underlying competitive advantage’ in renewable energy capability
The Superpower Institute will help Australia seize the economic opportunities of the post-carbon world
South Australia’s economy will be a huge beneficiary from the transition to net zero emissions
By harnessing its abundant resources, South Australia is poised to lead in creating sustainable jobs and long-term economic growth.