South Australia's uranium Royal Commission fails public interest test

04 March 15

It's vital that the South Australian royal commission into uranium mining does not become a taxpayer-funded nuclear industry promotional platform, writes Dave Sweeney

This is Australia calling! Bipartisan climate leadership urgently needed

19 February 15

News from the United Kingdom this week shows what is possible when political leaders work together in the best interests of a nation rather than tearing each other apart, writes ACF's CEO Kelly O'Shanassy

Jobs and investment on the line as ideology abounds

18 February 15

The federal government’s ideological stance against the environment threatens investment and jobs, writes ACF economist Matthew Rose.

South Australia out of step with global nuclear trends

16 February 15

The Royal Commission into uranium in South Australia will only distract us from the urgent need to shift to clean, green energy sources, and it runs against global trends away from nuclear power, writes Dave Sweeney and Jim Green

South Australia's nuclear inquiry mustn't become free PR

10 February 15

The nuclear royal commission is a response to South Australia’s poor fortune, the nuclear lobby, and concerns over climate change. It must remain independent, writes Dave Sweeney

It’s the environment, stupid!

05 February 15

In the fallout of the Queensland election, one thing is clear: Australians don't just care about their hip pocket, writes Paul Sinclair

Uranium legacy longer than politicians promises

29 January 15

The potential fallout from the lifting of uranium bans in Queensland will have repercussions well beyond the election, writes Dave Sweeney.

A US-India energy deal would highlight Australia's failings

27 January 15

India and Australia both celebrated our respective national holidays on 26 January. What took place in India could have repercussions for international climate politics in 2015. It could also once again highlight how far behind Australia has fallen.