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Renewable Industry Can Power 11,000 New Queensland Jobs
March 09, 2021
9 March 2020: Renewable Industry Can Power 11,000 New Queensland Jobs Regional Queensland is well-placed to capitalise on the world’s shift to a clean economy according to a new report, which found 11,000 jobs...
Read More ShareFederal government needs to step up to support North Queensland manufacturing
March 04, 2021
Solar Citizens has today called on the Morrison Government to invest in vital infrastructure in North Queensland that will enable low carbon manufacturers to set up locally, as part of their commitment to developing...
Read More ShareQueensland State-Owned Coal Generator Looks to Renewables
February 24, 2021
Solar Citizens today congratulates Queensland’s state-owned generator Stanwell for moving quickly to identify high quality renewable energy projects that could be added to their portfolio. Stanwell Corporation is undertaking an expression of interest process,...
Read More ShareGovernment's EV Strategy Still Has One Foot on the Brake
February 05, 2021
5th February, 2021: Government’s EV Strategy Still Has One Foot on the Brake The Morrison Government’s new EV strategy will leave Australia in the dust without fuel emissions standards and an EV target, says...
Read More ShareQueensland’s Coal and Gas Plant Profitability Plummets
February 04, 2021
February 4 2021: Queensland’s coal and gas plant profitability plummets Findings of a new report released today from the Queensland Audit Office demonstrate why the Queensland Government urgently needs to plan for the transition...
Read More ShareBowen Backs Clean Energy Funds
February 04, 2021
Solar Citizens welcomes this morning’s news that Shadow Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will continue to back Labor’s opposition to the Morrison Government’s attack on clean energy funds. “The Government is trying to...
Read More SharePrime Minister Backs Renewables While Talking Up Coal
January 21, 2021
The Morrison Government’s announcement of $11 million for CopperString 2.0 has been welcomed today by community group Solar Citizens, as the proposed transmission project will mean cheap solar and wind energy can power new...
Read More ShareStronger Climate Action Means More Regional Queensland Jobs
January 13, 2021
Media release 13 January 2021: Stronger Climate Action Means More Regional Jobs As international pressure builds for the Australian Government to adopt more ambitious climate and clean energy targets, new analysis from community group...
Read More ShareNeed for Federal Leadership as Cheap Renewables Disrupt Energy System
January 05, 2021
5 January 2021: Need for Federal Leadership as Cheap Renewables Disrupt Energy System The Energy Security Board’s latest report on the health of the National Electricity Market demonstrates the clear need for the Morrison...
Read More ShareQueensland's Clean Energy Spending No Match for Southern States
December 01, 2020
1 December 2020: Queensland's Clean Energy Spending No Match for Southern States Community group Solar Citizens today commends the Queensland Government for delivering on their pre-election renewable energy commitments in today’s state budget, but...
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