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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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
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
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
WWF welcomes investment in Australia’s green iron future
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund and support for the...
20 February 2025
WWF welcomes $2 billion investment in green aluminium
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed a plan from the federal government to support and accelerate Australia’s aluminium industry to shift to...
20 January 2025
WWF welcomes $22 billion towards Australia becoming a Renewable Energy Superpower
While welcoming yesterday’s announcements, WWF-Australia Head of Regenerative Climate, Nat Burke, warned that the Future Made in Australia investments will...
29 November 2024
New report: Australia must act fast to become global green iron leader
A new report by WWF-Australia has set out the actions Australia needs to take to become a global leader in green iron manufacturing and decarbonise the iron...
1 August 2024
Plan for Australian-made renewables will benefit people and the planet
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed the Prime Minister’s vision to make Australia a world leader in renewable manufacturing and exports.
11 April 2024
WWF welcomes $1b investment in Australian-made solar panels
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed the announcement of a $1 billion fund to grow Australia’s solar panel manufacturing industry.
28 March 2024