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Greens’ lavish party-room reno blows out past $1.6m, while the government axes defence agencies to clean up its own budget mess. Plus, taxpayers now footing the multimillion-dollar bill for Chris Bowen’s failed UN climate bid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Elliott has shared his thoughts on the latest inflation figures, and Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia, Chris Bowen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sussan Ley nabs her first scalp as Chris Bowen blows up under pressure, secret White House transcripts show a Trump adviser guiding Putin. Plus, Greta Thunberg “helps the planet” by trashing Venice in her latest stunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baranaby Joyce becomes the centre of attention again after his steak dinner with Pauline Hanson. Plus, Chris Bowen the focal point of Question Time as the Coalition asks some very valid questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discussions unfold about whether Chris Bowen should step aside as energy minister after taking on the COP31 presidency, the bombshell plan for Josh Frydenberg to return to politics. Plus, UK police set to question Andrew's close protection officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ‘four Fs’ spell a fossil fuel-free future that includes … gas? The man entrusted with explaining this tricky idea to Australians is sharp-tongued Chris Bowen, the nation’s most unpopular minister. Dennis Shanahan joins us. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest Newspoll spells more bad news for the Coalition, Sussan Ley targets Chris Bowen calling him a "weak link" in the Albanese government. Plus, the latest from the US, including Trump's 28-point peace deal for Russia and Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pauline Hanson dons a burka in the senate again. Plus, if Chris Bowen reckons he can save the world, you'd think he could get our power prices down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Uhlmann details the political battle brewing in the final parliamentary sitting week, where the Coalition is preparing to "throw the kitchen sink at part-time minister Chris Bowen". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Po trzech latach rywalizacji z Turcją, Australia wycofała swoje starania o zgode na zorganizowanie konferencji klimatycznej ONZ w przyszłym roku. Mówiąc z Belém, gdzie odbywa się obecny COP30, minister ds. zmian klimatu Chris Bowen potwierdził, że COP31 w przyszłym roku nie odbędzie się w Adelajdzie.
O governo federal australiano abandonou a candidatura para sediar a conferência climática das Nações Unidas em 2026, COP31, reconhecendo a Turquia como país-sede. Chris Bowen, Ministro da Mudança Climática, conseguiu fechar um acordo em que a Austrália, ele na verdade, será o Presidente das Negociações entre os 200 países.
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L'Australie avait présenté sa candidature pour accueillir la conférence internationale sur le climat, en 2026, en partenariat avec les pays insulaires du Pacifique. Mais, au lieu d'Adélaïde, elle se tiendra finalement à Antalya, en Turquie, suite à un compromis trouvé par le ministre australien du Changement climatique, Chris Bowen, lors de la réunion de cette année au Brésil.
Another Liberal leader bites the dust just hours after telling us no one was challenging him, flag controversy erupts in Melbourne. Plus, Chris Bowen saves us billions of dollars by failing yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen cedes hosting rights for the COP 31 climate summit to Turkey – but he hasn’t given up completely. Plus, Reynolds’ warning to the PM, and Speakman fights for his job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
L'Australie avait présenté sa candidature pour accueillir la conférence internationale sur le climat, en 2026, en partenariat avec les pays insulaires du Pacifique. Mais, au lieu d'Adélaïde, elle se tiendra finalement à Antalya, en Turquie, suite à un compromis trouvé par le ministre australien du Changement climatique, Chris Bowen, lors de la réunion de cette année au Brésil.
Australia's Climate and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen (pictured), is attending climate talks in Belem, Brazil, at COP30. However, the talks have gone a little awry for Australia, as it has ceded COP31 to Turkey."Australia can win big international bids when it wants. This was an omnishambles";"Anger, questions over Albanese's call to concede COP to Turkey";"‘Avoidable failures': Government defies watchdog on compensation for flood victims";"The Accidental Activist, Madeleine Serle";"Australia beaten by the Turks. Don't mention the war";"Victoria's EV battle: Should non-drivers pay for roadside chargers?";"World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds".
Mark Speakman quits as NSW Liberal leader. Plus, the UN’s climate COP shambles, Australia dodges a bullet and we give Chris Bowen to the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC bias spirals, sparking outrage from Pauline Hanson, more Chris Bowen climate hypocrisy. Plus, Donald Trump suddenly fins himslef clashing with some of his most loyal backers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hypocrisy and indulgence of the climate alarmists in Brazil, Chris Bowen is over there hoping to bring the whole circus to Australia. Plus, Victoria has a new opposition leader as the Liberals’ merry-go-round continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The former boyfriend of childcare teacher Molly Ticehurst pleads guilty to her murder, Chris Bowen says Coalition have counted themselves out of climate conversation, Kylian Mbappe helps France book a spot in their eighth consecutive World Cup.
We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThree hours of free electricity sounds pretty good to many Australians struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.But is the federal government's latest solar offering, which features energy retailers being made to offer free power in the middle of the day in selected states, really going to reduce hefty power bills?Today, energy expert from the Grattan Institute Alison Reeve unpacks the ups and downs of the scheme that's set to start in July next year.Featured: Alison Reeve, energy and climate change deputy program director at the Grattan Institute
Speaking at Cop30 in Brazil, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the ‘consensus is gone' on tackling the climate crisis. It's an apt assessment because this week Australia's two major political parties have had very different commitments when it comes to climate action. The minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, speaks to Guardian Australia's political editor, Tom McIlroy, about Labor's a free solar power scheme for some homes and the Coalition's continued infighting on emissions targets
Speaking at Cop30 in Brazil, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the ‘consensus is gone' on tackling the climate crisis. An apt assessment, as this week Australia's two major political parties have had starkly different commitments on climate action. The minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, speaks to Guardian Australia's political editor, Tom McIlroy, about Labor's free solar power scheme for some homes and the Coalition's continued infighting on emissions targets
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Chris Bowen is called out for the unintended consequences of his so-called free power plan. Plus, Sussan Ley tries to downplay the civil war within the Liberal party, but how long can she hold on to the leadership? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bowen’s new "free power” plan raises more questions than answers, fresh economic data shows inflation surging and jobs vanishing. Plus, a singer claims she was kicked out of her gym after confronting a trans man in the women’s locker room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Director Tony Wood joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to breakdown Chris Bowen's latest clean energy scheme. "Solar Sharer" mandates energy retailers to offer three hours of free daytime electricity to all customers to utilise the country's solar oversupply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nationals leader David Littleproud had some strong words for Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOM’s new radar crashes as dangerous storms hammer SEQ, the Albanese government slammed for ignoring over 2,000 Senate questions. Plus, the Senate forces Chris Bowen to cough up his secret climate documents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Hospital gas death. *Chris Bowen cover up. *Minister vs BOM website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Hospital gas death. *Chris Bowen cover up. *Minister vs BOM website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Hospital gas death. *Chris Bowen cover up. *Minister vs BOM website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bowen warns in secret briefing that power bills will rise and 2030 targets need urgent action, Tim Ayres blames Coalition for high energy costs despite Labor’s term. Plus, BCA warns not to leave environmental laws to Labor and the Greens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China and India have fallen in behind Donald Trump’s tough new sanctions on Russian oil, dramatically curtailing their orders for crude oil. That’ll force up prices. Also in today’s headlines: Energy Minister Chris Bowen summons the ghost of Margaret Thatcher to persuade conservatives on net zero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSW knocks back more flood funding, blaming tight budgets, Chris Bowen fumes over Queensland keeping coal alive. Plus, a new poll shows Victorians have little appetite for Labor’s push for an Indigenous Treaty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bowen on a green energy charm offensive in China and India trying to sell Labor’s renewables dream, Human Rights Commission slammed for another bout of radical activism. Plus, new emails reveal Prince Andrew kept in touch with Jeffrey Epstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Chris Bowen fact check. *Bob Katter vs feral pigs. *Dodgy alarm fixed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Chris Bowen fact check. *Bob Katter vs feral pigs. *Dodgy alarm fixed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Chris Bowen fact check. *Bob Katter vs feral pigs. *Dodgy alarm fixed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has accused a group of environmentalists of spreading misinformation. But he can’t – or won’t – explain his own department’s figures. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal energy and climate minister Chris Bowen on his trip to New York, renewable and emissions targets, and coal closures. Plus: News of the week.
Nigel Farage rips into Anthony Albanese for shutting out future allies, Chris Bowen’s reckless renewable rollout exposed. Plus, the communications minister slammed for dragging her feet over the deadly Optus triple-zero outage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese snubbed three times in two weeks with his failed Trump meeting raising real risks, Chris Bowen takes his climate doom tour to the UN pushing an uncosted 2035 target. Plus, Warren Hogan breaks down the latest immigration numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Insiders is live from New York, where world leaders are meeting for the United Nations General Assembly.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions must halve in the next decade to reach the Government’s big new goal of 62 to 70 per cent reduction on 2005 levels by 2035. Why not faster? Why not slower? And how will we get there?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Authorities probe a wider network in Charlie Kirk’s assassination as DNA evidence emerges, the Liberals remain in disarray over net zero as Chris Bowen pushes for more action. Plus, a shocking threat to kick Israel out of Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peta cuts through the spin of Chris Bowen’s climate risk assessment. Plus, the concerning role of foreign interference online in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bowen ramps up his climate scare campaign, what can the Coalition do to turn around their worst ever Newspoll primary result? Plus, Andrew Hastie’s powerful reflections on Charlie Kirk’s death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor plans to make it harder for you to access government data, Chris Bowen doubles down on his renewables obsession while ignoring critics. Plus, permanent migration numbers remain unchanged despite anti-migration protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.