Parliament has passed the Government's long-anticipated Safeguard Mechanism reforms following a watershed Labor-Greens deal. In this Insight, we focus on the key amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism scheme's architecture that brought the reforms over the line. ...

Building on our big batteries Insight published last year, we take a look at how far the development of utility scale BESS come in the last 12 months, and take stock on future opportunities and challenges in the space. ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of February, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's consultation paper on a rule change request to introduce a spot market for the provision of inertia. ...

During the recent webinar: 'Navigating the key issues of 2023', the team identified and discussed key issues facing both the Australian economy and policymakers in 2023. ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of November, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft report on reforms to the metering services regulatory framework. ...

As part of its proposed package of reforms to respond to increased gas prices and a forecast shortfall of gas supply on the east coast of Australia, the Australian Government has fast-tracked amendments to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM). ...

We provide a snapshot of the 'hybrid model' and explore how the ESB will work with Energy Ministers and stakeholders to finally agree upon, and implement, the reforms needed for this complex and critical piece of the energy transition puzzle. ...

All participants in the gas industry, particularly gas producers and gas consumers, should take note of the Federal Government's latest measures to ensure adequate domestic supply of gas at reasonable prices and on reasonable terms. ...

The Australian Government has provided further clarity on its proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, imposing declining emissions caps on Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitters from 1 Ju ...

The Australian Government has committed to developing a new Critical Minerals Strategy with a view to cementing Australia's position as a global supplier of choice for processed critical minerals, and to unlock its potential as a clean energy superpower. ...