Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
Author, researcher and policy advisor. Adjunct Associate Professor Monash Uni, Senior Advisor Smart Energy Council, ‘A Better Australia’ 📕 ‘Sold Down The River’ 📕 #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #EnergyTransition
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Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Say hello to your (policy) friend down under
At a critical moment for the US, Australian culture has won a small victory -- and there is scope for an even more important Australia-American exchange via the sphere of public policy.
www.themandarin.com.au
‘If America had Australia’s level of voter participation +59 million US citizens would have their votes counted…
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...
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A brief history of Liberal Party collapses
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“Ley’s willingness to be Dutton’s attack dog in the Coalition’s previous term in opposition, and the ease with which she has repeatedly caved in to right-wing colleagues as leader, may raise doubts about her true values,” writes Chris Wallace.
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Canada's Mark Carney calls for middle powers to unite amid 'rupture' in world order | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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“Nostalgia is not a strategy”
H/t @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social #StrongerTogether
A must WATCH IN FULL ‼️ youtu.be/_RjXKC0Xla8?...
H/t @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social #StrongerTogether
A must WATCH IN FULL ‼️ youtu.be/_RjXKC0Xla8?...
W.A. backflips on loss-making coal generator, promises more subsidies to keep plant open
State government has already ploughed more than $300 million into embattled coal generator, and has now promised more just six months after saying it wouldn't.
reneweconomy.com.au
“If the Cook Government wants to reassure investors, industry and consumers that it’s serious about providing lower cost energy security, it would commit to a 2030 Renewable Energy Target,” CEO John Grimes @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/w-a-backflip...
"The 10 million people who go to sleep beneath panels each night want to know that they'll be recycled once they reach end-of-life, or are up-graded," said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol #recycling
Labor to separate gun control from proposed laws to address hate speech, PM says
Anthony Albanese says government will not proceed with racial vilification provisions, which in current form ‘do not have the support of the Senate’
www.theguardian.com
‘He said the legislation creating a national gun buy-back scheme and cracking down on importation of dangerous weapons would be introduced on Tuesday morning’
#auspol #LibSplits #GunReform #ABetterAus
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #LibSplits #GunReform #ABetterAus
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Firefighters gain ground across Victoria as damage toll rises
More than 228 homes have been confirmed destroyed by bushfires across Victoria, with authorities warning the total is likely to rise.
www.abc.net.au
More than 228 homes have been confirmed destroyed by bushfires across Victoria, with authorities warning the total is likely to rise.
Reposted by Iain Davidson
‘The CSIRO has found that extreme fire weather days have increased in Australia by 56 per cent over the past four decades.’
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP‼️ #Climatecrisis #auspol #BlackSummers
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP‼️ #Climatecrisis #auspol #BlackSummers
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
MEANWHILE, THE WORLD CONTINUES TO 🔥
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP ‼️
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP ‼️
Loved it @wendyharmer.bsky.social 🙌
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The Gillies Report 12 - Farnarkeling Monologues plus Song
YouTube video by Heraklitus1
www.youtube.com
For those who watched the John Clarke doco on the ABC tonight... You're welcome farnaklers!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X454...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X454...
Great to see #ABetterAus in great company in @percapitaaustralia.bsky.social Summer Reading List 2025. w/ John Brumby & @stuartkells.bsky.social #books #skybooks #auspol
“Tasmania went into shock. The whole state was reeling with grief. It was a scenario where everybody had to put aside normal political engagement—a bit like in COVID, but more shocking,” said @christinemilne.bsky.social #ABetterAus www.themandarin.com.au/282593-gun-r...
Good policy in action: Gun reform in Australia
John Howard's world-leading 1996 gun control laws are arguably the best example of bipartisanship in Australian politics.
www.themandarin.com.au
‘John Howard’s world-leading 1996 gun control laws are arguably the best example of bipartisanship in Australian politics.’ w/ @stuartkells.bsky.social #books #ABetterAus
Climate a bigger threat to biodiversity than renewables, experts say
As the green energy boom gathers pace, experts say climate change is a bigger threat to biodiversity than wind farms and other renewables projects.
www.abc.net.au
"Climate change is the far bigger threat to biodiversity, to our environment, agricultural systems and economy." said @frankjotzo.bsky.social
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Dec 21
Classic
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Dec 20
#BlackSummer
10 Dec 2019: Toxic smoke engulfs Sydney
14-15 Dec 2019:
Fire moves to Southern Highlands, NSW. 2 firefighters killed.
15 Dec 2019:
Backburn in Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine, NSW, grows out of control, engulfs 350,000 ha.
26 Dec 2019:
Lightning sparks fire in the Sterling Ranges, WA
10 Dec 2019: Toxic smoke engulfs Sydney
14-15 Dec 2019:
Fire moves to Southern Highlands, NSW. 2 firefighters killed.
15 Dec 2019:
Backburn in Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine, NSW, grows out of control, engulfs 350,000 ha.
26 Dec 2019:
Lightning sparks fire in the Sterling Ranges, WA
South Australian bus ads misled public by claiming gas is ‘clean and green’, regulator finds
Ads to be removed from Adelaide Metro buses after advertising regulator rules they breach its environmental claims code
www.theguardian.com
‘The Ad Standards panel agreed the ads breached three sections of its environmental claims code. It said the claim was “misleading and unsubstantiated, was vague, and did not communicate a genuine environmental benefit”.’
#Gas Is A Gamble !! #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#Gas Is A Gamble !! #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Household solar electricity generation in the Australian national accounts
www.abs.gov.au
‘Rooftop solar installation costs per kilowatt of installed capacity fell 75% from 2010-11 to 2024-25 driven by better technology and large-scale production.’ #solar #EnergyTransition #auspol
www.abs.gov.au/articles/hou...
www.abs.gov.au/articles/hou...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Not so good COP • Inside Story
The latest UN climate summit was buffeted by geopolitical headwinds
insidestory.org.au
‘the scientific fact that the world must wean itself off oil, gas and coal over the next three decades if it is to meet the UN climate goals.’ #COP30 #ClimateCrisis @michaeljacobs.bsky.social @insidestory.bsky.social
insidestory.org.au/not-so-good-...
insidestory.org.au/not-so-good-...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Can the Pacific still shape COP31 after Australia’s compromise?
Even without a co-hosting arrangement, Canberra can still push outcomes that matter for the region.
www.lowyinstitute.org
‘The hosting deal has altered the stage, but not the stakes. With the right strategy this new arrangement can still allow the Pacific to shape the outcome of COP31.’ #COP30 #COP31 #ClimateCrisis #Pacific #auspol www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Nature laws agreement delivers big forests outcome; much work to be done on climate - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
CANBERRA, 27 NOV 2025 — Greenpeace has welcomed the agreement struck by Labor and the Greens today on EPBC Act reforms, which secures new nature and forest protections, but says…
www.greenpeace.org.au
#Breaking #ELaws ‘“The agreement announced today secures a significant improvement on the broken laws that for too long…There will be trees that will stand, wildlife that will survive and ecosystems that may flourish again because of this.’ #auspol www.greenpeace.org.au/news/nature-...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 24
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Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 24
EnergyAustralia plots $5b-plus transformation of ageing Yallourn plant
The country’s third-largest electricity and gas retailer wants the site of the coal power station, set to close in 2028, to become a new renewables precinct.
www.afr.com
‘EnergyAustralia will convert its 101-year-old Yallourn coal power site in Victoria into a low-carbon emissions hub supplying data centres, industry and households, in an ambitious plan that will cost over $5 billion.’ #EnergyTransition #auspol www.afr.com/companies/en...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist
www.theguardian.com
‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Trump isolated after G20 leaders unite behind climate declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
www.abc.net.au
So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible | Adam Morton
While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks
www.theguardian.com
‘this deal looking like the best chance available to have a summit that may offer something for the Pacific, Australia and the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 20
COPitulation leaves plenty of scope for policywonks
The Energy is dedicated to covering the business of energy focussing on the people, capital, projects and emerging technology driving the energy transition.
theenergy.co
‘Australia will now need to also ensure the Pre-COP hosted in the Pacific becomes a high-level summit that helps deliver on the Pacific’s priorities, including achieving 100% renewables,’ said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theenergy.co/article/copi...
theenergy.co/article/copi...
Scott Hamilton
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Yeah, Nah