People & associates
Alan Moran
Consumers Win in Energy War
The Victorian retail electricity and gas market has become one of the most competitive in the world. Retailers, including several from interstate,...
Gas Pipeline Monopoly? My Foot!
Attacking the Productivity Commission's draft report on gas, Terry Dwyer and Bob Lim ('Gas access report a load of hot air', June 23) argue that a...
Water Reform Starts with de facto Rights
In August of last year, the Prime Minister, John Howard, and the State Premiers laid out the framework for a 'National Water Initiative'. Including...
Planned Growth a Proven Failure
Don Henry ('We're no joyless mob') claims that the Australian Conservation Foundation is not against economic growth. He says the ACF wants growth...
Flaws in anti-FTA Stand
Peter Garrett lets his cat out of the bag (AFR , 20 May, 'Environment pays dearly for free trade'). He opposes the free trade treaty with the US...
Being a Wally with Water
Armed with consultants' reports, Victoria's Government proposes that all new houses incorporate additional $2000 costs to use less electricity and...
Making a Meal Over GM Ban
It turns out that aside from chomping on kebabs in his recent visit to the Middle East, Victorian Premier Steve Bracks was also undertaking market...
A Hidden Trap in the Politics of Power
Victorian Energy Minister, Theo Theophanous, has called for the Commonwealth Government to show greater leadership in promoting low-carbon fuels...
A Deal for our Future
With the appropriate last-minute drama, an Australia-US free trade treaty is to go ahead and the Howard Government will be preening itself on...
Competition Better than Regulatory Compulsion
We have now seen almost a decade of contention over the regulatory regime for controlling Australia's natural gas supply. The present warzone is a...