Fossil fuels receive four times more government support than renewables: new report
Australia’s bid to be both a renewable energy superpower and a major fossil fuel exporter is putting its economic future at risk, according to a new...
24 July 2026
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Green trade statecraft needed to unlock Australia’s $100b green iron opportunity
A new report from WWF-Australia warns Australia could miss out on a $100 billion green iron and steel industry if the federal government doesn’t do more to...
5 June 2026
Budget opens the door – but Australia must go further to deliver energy security and protect nature
Tonight’s federal budget reflects the challenges of rapid global disruption, but there is an opportunity for Australia to better deliver long-term energy...
12 May 2026
Fossil fuel model of energy security is broken and leaves Australia exposed: new report
A new report reveals Australia is one of the most exposed countries in the Indo-Pacific under a fossil fuel-based energy security model, yet has the most to...
29 April 2026
WWF statement on oil refinery fire in Corio
In response to the oil refinery fire in Corio, WWF-Australia Chief Regenerative Officer, Nicole Forrester said: “We’re relieved to hear that nobody’s been hurt...
16 April 2026
WWF welcomes release of expectations for resource-hungry data centres
WWF-Australia has welcomed the release of the Albanese government’s expectations for data centres hoping to set up in Australia, but warned they must be turned...
23 March 2026
Data centre rush must power itself says industry, unions and environment groups
Data centres setting up shop in Australia as part of the AI boom will be required to contribute to Australian energy and skills under a proposal put to the...
26 February 2026
Energy legislation sends Queensland backwards and puts clean energy and Reef jobs at risk
The Crisafulli Government has sent Queensland backwards and put clean energy and Reef jobs at risk with the legislation to deliver a new Energy Roadmap, said...
10 December 2025
Coal and gas commitment threatens Queensland’s future
The Crisafulli Government’s commitment to keep coal-fired power stations running longer and invest in new expensive gas threatens the future of Queensland’s...
10 October 2025
Nature and climate advocates unite behind plan for a renewable future
As the climate crisis escalates, conservationists, nature and climate advocates have united behind a plan for Australia to be 100% powered by renewables that...
7 April 2025
Battery program will unlock affordable, clean energy for more Australians
WWF-Australia has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a new home battery program as an important step to unlock the benefits of affordable and clean...
6 April 2025
New report says green iron is Australia’s economic sweet spot
A new report from Deloitte and WWF-Australia has confirmed that producing iron in Australia with renewable hydrogen is the best way for Australia to remain...
5 March 2025