Media Releases
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 · 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...
Queensland Conservation Council Applauds $500m for Jobs Delivering Cheaper, Cleaner Power
Posted by · 7 Sep 2020
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PRESS RELEASE - Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) welcomes today’s announcement from the State Government of a $500million Renewable Energy Fund to invest in publicly owned renewable electricity generation.