Achieving net-zero emissions sometimes sounds like an unachievable dream. With the political football of climate policy, and the current reliance on gas and coal-fired electricity sources, you’d be forgiven for becoming despondent about Australia ever getting to net-zero. But, at least in the electricity sector, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. 

Join Kat Clay, Head of Digital Communications, with Tony Wood, Energy and Climate Change Program Director, and James Ha, associate, in conversation about their new report, Go for Net Zero: A practical plan for reliable, affordable, low-emissions electricity.

How to get to net-zero emissions in the National Electricity Market

Jobs for mates – it’s frustrating when it happens in everyday life. Even more so when it happens at the highest levels of politics. A plum job as Trade Commissioner for a former Deputy Premier. A spot on the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a former staffer.

State and federal governments make hundreds of appointments each year to public boards and tribunals – and many of them go to people with political connections.

While it may seem harmless – after all, ‘everyone does it’ – it can have pervasive consequences for Australia’s democracy.

Listen to Danielle Wood, CEO, Kate Griffiths, Deputy Program Director, Anika Stobart, Associate, and Kat Clay, Head of Digital Communications, discuss Grattan's latest report New politics: A better process for public appointments.

Read the report: https://grattan.edu.au/report/new-politics-public-appointments

Putting an end to jobs for mates in Australian politics

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Putting an end to jobs for mates in Australian politics

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