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
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
Nuclear not a climate solution for Australia
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has long advocated for Australia to tackle the climate crisis by seizing the massive opportunity we have to become the...
19 June 2024
WWF Supports Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
The WWF team stands with leaders of the Blue Pacific in supporting the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil-Fuel Free Pacific.
18 September 2023
WWF: Queensland’s energy plan must go for gold
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia welcomes Queensland’s energy and jobs plan as a once-in-a-century investment to make the state a global renewable...
28 September 2022
Act now to create a renewable export industry
Australia could create 395,000 new jobs and generate $89 billion in new trade by 2040 through investment in renewable energy exports. This is greater than the...
7 September 2022