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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Here are some productivity and economic reform opportunities for Australia, according to Climateworks experts

Ahead of the Australian Government’s roundtable, four Climateworks experts give their view of the key opportunities for productivity and economic reform. Helen Rowe, Transport Program Manager ‘After years of discussion, road user charging is finally …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

This superannuation reform could turn a brake into an accelerator for Australia’s future

The government’s economic reform roundtable this week focused on the levers of productivity from housing approvals, skills and tax. But one lever with more potential than all three combined received less attention: the way Australia’s Your Future, Your …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

John Thwaites AM to retire as Chair of Climateworks Centre board

After 16 years of dedicated service, Climateworks Centre’s Chair and co-founder, John Thwaites AM, is retiring from his formal leadership role at the end of this year. John was appointed inaugural chair of Climateworks when it was co-founded by Monash …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Target set, solutions ready, now time to deliver

Australia’s 2035 target of 62–70 per cent is set – and can be achieved. The solutions are ready and each sector now has a net zero plan, pointing the way forward. Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek AM said: ‘The target sets a national goal post, while …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Seven things Australia can do today to meet its new climate goal

The federal government on Thursday announced a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70 per cent below 2005 levels. Importantly, it also released a net zero plan and blueprints for six major economic sectors. The target signals Australia is committed to a …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Climateworks Centre and Mission Possible Partnership launch new initiative to drive clean manufacturing in ASEAN

A new project initiated by Climateworks Centre, in collaboration with Mission Possible Partnership, will focus on accelerating a transformation to clean industry in Southeast Asia and strengthening the region’s global competitiveness through a focus on …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Industrial regions key to lower emissions, cheaper energy, stronger grid, new report shows

Slashing emissions by two-thirds while saving industries millions each day and cutting peak wholesale prices by up to 60 per cent – these are the opportunities revealed in a new Climateworks Centre report into Queensland’s industrial heartland, Gladstone. …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Professor John Thwaites AM recognised at IGCC 2025 Awards

Last night, the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) presented its 2025 Climate Leaders Awards at the IGCC Summit 2025 in Sydney. This event recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication in addressing the …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Powering the future: Ho Chi Minh City’s roadmap to industrial transition

The concept of an NZIP is fairly simple; stakeholders working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net zero within a specific geographic zone. Rather than a single industry, company or government operating in a silo, everyone works …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

‘Local COP31 could unlock Australia’s clean export potential’: Leading industry, finance and research groups

Leading Australian climate, industry, finance and research organisations, together as the MAXimum Ambition Coalition (MAX), strongly support Australia’s bid to host COP31 in partnership with Pacific Island nations. Australia and the Pacific are bidding to …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) Expands Global Team to Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Planned Porto, Portugal office announced alongside appointment of Maya Rao as Head of EMEA BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR), a global leader in standardized energy project …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

UtilityRates.Com Warns Electricity Customers of Higher Bills On New Year's Day

22 states face utility rate hikes averaging 6.1% as winter heating demands peak and wholesale electricity costs climb nationwide. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UtilityRates.com is warning electricity …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:45 GMT

Net zero ambition in infrastructure: Western Australia’s draft strategy is a step forward for the sector

Last month, the state infrastructure advisory body of Western Australia released their inaugural state infrastructure strategy in draft form for public input. It included tangible recommendations for supporting the state to reach net zero. The WA …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:45 GMT

Tonga fulfils another commitment to the Paris Agreement

On November 11th 2021, the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) on behalf of the Government of Tonga, submitted Tonga’s Low …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Accelerating Australia’s EV uptake can save vehicle owners $1,300 per year in running costs

Australians could save more than $20 billion in petrol and maintenance costs if electric vehicles (EVs) made up three-quarters of new car sales by 2030, according to Climateworks Centre analysis released today. New report Accelerating EV uptake: Policies …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Study of ASX200 finds 44% increase this year in Australian companies setting long term 1.5°C climate targets

Twenty-three of Australia’s largest companies have their emissions under long term net zero targets which are aligned with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, according to a Climateworks Centre study of ASX200 company climate commitments. This …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Climateworks and Woolworths announce natural capital pilot

Climateworks Centre and retailer Woolworths Group have announced they will co-design a new pilot program to test incentives for farmers to measure their natural capital in Woolworths Group food supply chains. Natural capital is a way of integrating nature …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Decarbonising short-haul road freight could halve Australia’s freight emissions

A new report from Climateworks Centre finds that Australia would be on track to cut more than half of freight emissions by implementing already available solutions in short-haul road freight. International trends, technology shifts and national momentum …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Renovate homes to cope with cost of living crisis and climate change impacts, Climateworks Centre says

Australian households could save up to $2,200 a year on energy bills by upgrading homes built before 2003 with better insulation and electrifying appliances and heating, a new report by Monash University’s Climateworks Centre says. Improving the energy …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Climate collaboration celebrated at national awards

The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (Australian Industry ETI) – a four-year collaboration of more than thirty organisations dedicated to decarbonising Australia’s heavy industry – was selected as a finalist for the Banksia Foundation’s …

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