Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
Author, researcher and policy advisor. Adjunct Associate Professor Monash Uni, Senior Advisor Smart Energy Council, ‘A Better Australia’ 📕 ‘Sold Down The River’ 📕 #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #EnergyTransition
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Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Say hello to your (policy) friend down under
At a critical moment for the US, Australian culture has won a small victory -- and there is scope for an even more important Australia-American exchange via the sphere of public policy.
www.themandarin.com.au
‘If America had Australia’s level of voter participation +59 million US citizens would have their votes counted…
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...
EnergyAustralia plots $5b-plus transformation of ageing Yallourn plant
The country’s third-largest electricity and gas retailer wants the site of the coal power station, set to close in 2028, to become a new renewables precinct.
www.afr.com
‘EnergyAustralia will convert its 101-year-old Yallourn coal power site in Victoria into a low-carbon emissions hub supplying data centres, industry and households, in an ambitious plan that will cost over $5 billion.’ #EnergyTransition #auspol www.afr.com/companies/en...
Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist
www.theguardian.com
‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump isolated after G20 leaders unite behind climate declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
www.abc.net.au
So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible | Adam Morton
While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks
www.theguardian.com
‘this deal looking like the best chance available to have a summit that may offer something for the Pacific, Australia and the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
COPitulation leaves plenty of scope for policywonks
The Energy is dedicated to covering the business of energy focussing on the people, capital, projects and emerging technology driving the energy transition.
theenergy.co
‘Australia will now need to also ensure the Pre-COP hosted in the Pacific becomes a high-level summit that helps deliver on the Pacific’s priorities, including achieving 100% renewables,’ said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theenergy.co/article/copi...
theenergy.co/article/copi...
Yeah, Nah
Australia hands COP31 to Türkiye but Bowen to lead negotiations
Adelaide will not host next year's COP summit, but Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, will lead the negotiations, and a pre-event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
www.abc.net.au
‘"I would have all the powers of the COP presidency to manage, handle the negotiations, to appoint co-facilitators, to prepare draft text, to issue the cover decision," said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian and Pacific leadership at COP31 to be held in Turkiye
Pre-COP will be held in the Pacific, providing a platform for world leaders to pledge to the Pacific Resilience Fund and elevate the region’s priorities for adaptation, equity and survival.
"At COP31...
www.solarcitizens.org.au
“This is Australia’s chance to put rooftop solar at the heart of next year’s COP agenda, with a push from the Global Solar Council for pledges for 300 million solar rooftops by 2030”. #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.solarcitizens.org.au/australian_a...
Sussan & Libs want to have COAL COP 🤭
(New from us)
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
‘Now the Pacific is leading the way again. Island leaders have a bold plan to become the world’s first region powered entirely by renewables and energy storage.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30
w/ @wesleymorgan.bsky.social @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
theconversation.com
‘If the joint bid for COP31 gets up, Pacific leaders will be pressing for progress on their 100% renewable plan by seeking investors and technology partners.’ #ClimateCrisis #COP30 #COP31
Australia 'not going anywhere' on COP31 hosting goal
Climate Minister Chris Bowen has told attendees of the COP30 climate talks that Australia is "in it to win it" on hosting rights for the 2026 conference.
aapnews.aap.com.au
‘"We are in it, and we are in it to win it, let me make it clear," he said.
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
The Moana blue pavilion flooded with a torrential downfall water ingress into the electrical components the booth has now been closed and is not safe. We are now holding the event at the global renewables hub. The renewables hub does not have broadcast capability sorry but this one won’t be online.
In the days before Australia's bid to co-host COP31 is finalised, a landmark plan to forever change the course of the Pacific.
Lighting the Way: A Partnership for a 100% Renewable Blue
You can tune in to see the report's official launch at #COP30 Here is the ZOOM LINK: lnkd.in/gqYbNqC8
Lighting the Way: A Partnership for a 100% Renewable Blue
You can tune in to see the report's official launch at #COP30 Here is the ZOOM LINK: lnkd.in/gqYbNqC8
“He came from the IPA…” says it all 😂
www.reuters.com
‘Australia's climate change minister Chris Bowen arrived in Belem on Sunday, which "has been a shot in the arm for Australia's bid", said Thom Woodroofe, a senior fellow with @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social in Australia.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
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Reposted by Scott Hamilton, Tim Stephens
Zoe Daniel has unleashed on Tim Wilson saying he’s now “compromised” after taking a Net Zero policy to the election & turning his back on the ppl of Goldstein
“To stay in the party at all, I think is really problematic.”
“He failed. He’s ineffective.”🔥 #Abc
“To stay in the party at all, I think is really problematic.”
“He failed. He’s ineffective.”🔥 #Abc
Malcolm Turnbull accuses Liberals of ‘Trumpian campaign against renewables’ after party dumps net zero
Climate groups call backflip a ‘disaster’ while moderate Liberals worry about impact on winning back urban electorates
www.theguardian.com
The former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says his party’s decision to dump a net zero emissions target shows it “does not take climate change seriously”, accusing the opposition of “a Trumpian campaign against renewables”.’
#auspol Libs Go Full NAT-light
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol Libs Go Full NAT-light
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow | CNN Business
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that retroactively lowers tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, among other agricultural imports, backdated to Thursday.
www.cnn.com
#TACO strikes again www.cnn.com/2025/11/14/e...
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@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social I like this quote “The so-called “moderates” have effectively lost every climate change debate in the Liberal Party over the past decade, leading to a successful argument that a vote for them is a vote for Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan.” Cuts to the chase.
#climatedenial
#climatedenial
reneweconomy.com.au
‘Just last week, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg described the Liberal Party as a party of government. That is the triumph of hope over reality,’ writes Wayne Smith @reneweconomy.com.au #auspol #LibSplits #ClimateCrisis reneweconomy.com.au/triumph-of-h...
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Meanwhile Australia opens massive new fossil fuel export projects with vastly more emissions than all the pacific states combined.
Australia is an out-of-contol petrostate, drowning its Pacific neighbours, and should not be allowed to host COP31.
Australia is an out-of-contol petrostate, drowning its Pacific neighbours, and should not be allowed to host COP31.
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
theconversation.com
‘As Palau President Surangel Whipps has said, hosting COP31 in the Pacific cannot just be about symbolism – it must demonstrate “tangible benefits” to Pacific peoples.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
Coalition's Python-esque grandstanding on energy is madness
The Coalition parties stance on net zero is akin to Monty Python's Black Knight declaring that coal power is merely suffering a flesh wound.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
‘Python-esque grandstanding’ Thom Woodroofe @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol #NatLight www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
#Breaking #COP30 #Belem If you read the above artcile t.ly/YTUtD @theconversation.com Australia + NZ you get a preview of this POWERING UP THE BLUE PACIFIC Report which is being offically launched at the Monana Blue Pacific Pavilion in Belem next week 👀 G'day COP31 Stephen Dziedzic