As 2018 draws to a close, Australia's climate and energy policy remains almost entirely unresolved. While the government under Scott Morrison has a Minister for bringing down energy prices, it really has no clear plans to reduce emissions and has flagged plans to underwrite new coal-fired power. Meanwhile Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced Labor's 15 billion dollar energy package, with a whole suite of measures aimed at boosting renewable energy, cutting greenhouse gas pollution and reducing electricity prices.

Economics and politics explained in plain English

<p>Economics and politics explained in plain English</p>

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Politics and the economy explained in plain English

<p>Politics and the economy explained in plain English</p>

As 2018 draws to a close, Australia's climate and energy policy remains almost entirely unresolved. While the government under Scott...

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