Sam Duncan

Jun 11, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Sam Duncan |Greg Brown |Patrick Commins |Joanna Panagopoulos

Australia’s shift to clean energy is accelerating, and with the federal government’s May budget allocating significant funding to make the nation a renewable energy superpower, it brings into focus the job creation opportunities, skills needs and workforce challenges that lie ahead. Dr Chris Briggs, an expert in climate, energy and labour markets at the University of Technology, Sydney, says there’s a large-scale opportunity for job creation – “but a lot of uncertainty about how big it will be”.

Jun 10, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Sam Duncan |Chris Uhlmann |Rhiannon Down |Jared Lynch

The global momentum behind clean hydrogen presents a significant opportunity for Australia to develop a world-leading hydrogen industry for export, energy security and as a key part of our net zero strategy. While the benefits of clean hydrogen are clear, there are several production methods that warrant consideration in effectively shaping Australia’s hydrogen future. Clean hydrogen can be produced through two mature pathways: electrochemical and thermochemical.

Jun 10, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Sam Duncan |Greg Brown |Patrick Commins |Joanna Panagopoulos

Australia’s approach to net zero emissions is often perceived as less ambitious compared to other advanced economies. However, direct comparisons are challenging, as each country operates within its own unique political, economic, social and environmental context.