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Australian news, and some related international items

Hard cases make bad laws. Bad judges make them worse — John Quiggin

Another day, another disastrous and anti-democratic decision from the High Court. The Court has already disqualified a large proportion (perhaps a majority) of Australians from standing for Parliament. It has now excluded a huge group from any participation in our democracy, beyond the bare right to vote. The case in question concerned a public servant,…

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Is regulator’s parting power play against wind farms just a political stunt? — RenewEconomy

Regulator’s accusations against wind farm operators is directly contradicted by AEMO. Market is stunned by court action and wondering what is going on. The post Is regulator’s parting power play against wind farms just a political stunt? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL plans more storage as it eyes $200 billion energy transition opportunity — RenewEconomy

AGL Energy says it is looking to boost its storage and flexible generation options as it eyes a share of what it describes as a $200 billion investment opportunity that will flow through the market from the clean energy transition. In announcing its $1 billion net profit on Thursday, AGL noted that is has $1.5……

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Victoria government hints at changes to rooftop solar rebate — RenewEconomy

WIth second major industry protest brewing, Daniel Andrews suggest his government considering key changes in design of state’s controversial rooftop solar rebate. The post Victoria government hints at changes to rooftop solar rebate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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