Energy

Electric vehicles sales have been steadily growing in Australia but figures for March suggest the Middle East War is convincing more Australians to make the switch.

Anthony Albanese wants a long Labor government that changes the country. But his refusal to consider expanding parliament says a lot about the limits of that ambition.

Andrew Hastie’s questioning of core Liberal Party beliefs hints at a looming rift as the Opposition faces a critical by-election 300km from Canberra.

Economists say Labor’s decision to cut fuel prices appears to be motivated by short-term political gain. The move risks driving up inflation in the longer-term.

With fuel shortages biting and inflation lingering, Jim Chalmers is trying to project calm as Labor faces a test of its economic credibility.

New research by think tank Policy Institute Australia has found that consumers could face a $600 hike in their energy bills as the cost of energy transition projects surges beyond initial estimates.

The Danish energy trader’s new deal brings the company’s total local commitment to $500 million, as it expands its Australian energy footprint.