Woodside Energy chief executive Peter Coleman has encouraged large resources companies to take action on preventing climate change and form "a low-carbon society".
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Policy uncertainty continues to hamper carbon emissions management
Uncertainty surrounding regulatory requirements is the main hindrance to carbon-intensive companies taking long-term action on managing emissions, my research finds.
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Broken Hill miner to save millions with carbon tax scrapping
Perilya has welcomed the abolishment of the mining tax stating the measure will save the company more than $3.5 million a year.
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Grattan on Friday: The government wins on carbon – pity about the budget shambles
Michelle Grattan discusses the Government's victory on the carbon tax, how it happened, and what it may mean for Abbott's future.
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Carbon tax repealed
The Abbott Government has repealed the carbon tax today.
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Palmer plays wild card on promise of support for carbon tax vote
The first attempt to push the repeal of the carbon tax through the new Senate has failed, with a move to suspend debate voted down 36 votes to 32.
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Aluminium industry at “crisis point” due to carbon tax, RET
The peak lobby group for the country’s aluminium industry has argued that Parliament should do away with the carbon tax and renewable energy subsidies.
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Minerals Council calls foul on “anti-mining” diesel tax
Minerals Council of Australia CEO Brendan Pearson will today insist that the government keep diesel tax breaks for companies operating in remote locations.
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Clive Palmer backs down, pays multi-million-dollar carbon tax bill
Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has decided to pay his company’s carbon tax bill after last year challenging the Australian Tax Office to start legal proceedings.
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Senate committee draws battle lines ahead of carbon price fight
With the knock back of the carbon tax repeal, things look to get messy for industry.
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Senate blocks carbon tax repeal
The Senate has voted today to block legislation that would repeal the carbon tax.
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WA business joins the call against resource taxes
Western Australian business groups in have rallied to call on the Senate to repeal the Minerals Resource Rent Tax and the carbon tax.
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Carbon tax “not a factor” in Point Henry closure: Alcoa
The carbon tax has not been given by Alcoa as a reason it chose to close down its Point Henry aluminium smelter.
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Clive Palmer tests the ATO, refuses to pay $6.2m carbon tax bill
Newly sworn in MP Clive Palmer said his company Queensland Nickel will not pay a $6.2 million carbon tax bill, challenging the ATO to start legal proceedings.
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Industry group says carbon tax cut will not mean big savings
AIG has warned that the Government’s repeal of the carbon tax will not immediately result in major savings for consumers.
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Ian Macfarlane tipped to be minister for mining, manufacturing
Prime Minister–elect Tony Abbott will name his front bench today, with Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane expected to be appointed as minister for both resources and industry.
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Mining, oil and gas lobbies knock on Coalition’s door post-election
With the election done and dusted, and the Coalition handed victory, the mining, gas and oil industry lobbyists are getting ready to visit Canberra to talk about implementing changes to the industry.
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Floating carbon price not good enough for mining industry
The mining and resources industry are not satisfied with the Rudd government’s move to a decreased floating price, with the major lobby groups still advocating for the carbon tax to be abolished.
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Arrium expanding to gold and copper
Iron ore producer Arrium could soon expand to gold and copper production, new CEO Andrew Roberts said on Thursday.
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Report says Coalition carbon tax policy doesn’t add up
According to modelling by research group RepuTex, scrapping the carbon tax without implementing other industry changes would put a stop to investment in Australia’s renewable energy sector.
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