Media Releases
New Website Reveals Coal Breaches – But Queensland Keeps Them Under Wraps
Posted by · 11 Feb 2021
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A brand new resource released today by Australia Beyond Coal reveals the routine breaches by coal fired power stations across Australia. But Queensland continues to keep risks to human health and the...
Costly Coal Profits Plummet
Posted by · 4 Feb 2021
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Today, government auditors have announced a plummet in the profits of Queensland’s polluting coal fired power generators. With a $1.5 Billion decrease in profits across the state’s energy entities this represents a...
QLD Falling Behind in the Race to 100% Renewables
Posted by · 1 Dec 2020
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The Queensland Budget released today lacked any new announcements on renewable energy. This was a missed opportunity to stay in the game, according to the Queensland Conservation Council.
The LNP’s New Bradfield pipe-dream is a nightmare for the environment
Posted by Dave Copeman · 27 Oct 2020
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With the state election fast approaching, the Queensland Conservation Council has taken a closer look at the New Bradfield Scheme proposed by the Liberal-National Party, and labelled it a nightmare for Queensland’s...
LNP’s announcement of $80 million for more parks is a ‘good boost’ for wildlife and nature
Posted by Larissa Cordner · 24 Oct 2020
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The LNP’s commitment of $80 million to expand national parks and protected areas is a step in the right direction to securing the health and future of Queensland’s unique wildlife and nature....
Queensland Conservation Council's Path To A 100% Renewable Queensland
Posted by · 14 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council today released their vision for Powering Up Queensland with 100% renewable energy. QCC commissioned two Australian energy system experts, Dr Ben Elliston from University of NSW...
Good News for Queensland Hospitals With Solar Announcement
Posted by · 14 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council applauds the Queensland Government’s commitment to extend solar energy trials to 50 public hospital sites across the state and pledge $30 million to slash hospital energy...
Momentus Budget Misses The Mark
Posted by · 7 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queenslanders have been let down by the Federal Government’s 2019/20 budget, says Queensland Conservation Council (QCC). Campaign Manager Dave Copeman says “This budget was an opportunity to invest in...
Environment Agenda For The Next Queensland Government
Posted by · 1 Oct 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has today released a comprehensive set of actions that our next State Government should use to protect Queensland’s unique natural heritage and act on climate...