Ethical Investing

Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax

23 July

Australia needs to bring back a carbon tax and should never have dumped the measure, an economic heavyweight says. Ex-Treasury secretary Ken Henry, now a leading environmental advocate, derided the Abbott-led coalition government’s decision to...[Read More]

Power up: boost for roadside electric vehicle chargers

9 July

Recharging electric cars by the side of the road is expected to become easier in one state after a $5 million investment designed to spark more vehicle adoption. The NSW government plans to add another 549 car-charging facilities in 130 suburbs over...[Read More]

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

2 July

A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes “that can actually tow things” will greet thousands of attendees to Australia’s latest motor show. More than 100...[Read More]

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

30 April

The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the...[Read More]

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

12 February

A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting. Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000...[Read More]

Aussies hit electric vehicle speed bumps

16 November

Four in every five Australians have concerns about making the swap to an electric vehicle, new research has found, with price, range and charging issues topping their list of potential speed bumps. The study, conducted by the Consumer Policy...[Read More]

UN urges higher tax for Aust fuel giants

21 September

The head of the United Nations has called for Australia and other major economies to tax the super profits of fossil fuel companies to help people make ends meet and be protected from climate change. “I am calling on all developed economies to...[Read More]

Big Battery ‘more useful than big banana’