How delays in Australia’s switch to clean energy are hurting workers

How delays in Australia’s switch to clean energy are hurting workers

Australia is still dragging its feet on decarbonising the economy. Last September, the Albanese government committed to a 62–70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 and net zero by 2050. However, only one month later, the government conceded it would fall just shy of its 2030 target and likely miss net zero without significant changes. Delays to the construction of renewable energy projects around the country means coal-fired power stations sc…

Delays in Australia’s energy transition are hurting workers

By Darryn Snell, Associate professor, School of Management, RMIT University and Al Rainnie, Adjunct professor, Business, Adelaide University Australia is still dragging its feet on decarbonising the economy. Last September, the Albanese government committed to a 62–70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 and net zero by 2050. However, only one month later, the government conceded it would fall just shy of its 2030 target and likely miss net z…