In December 2011 we made a submission on the economic assessment of the Kevin’s Corner coal project in Queensland. We pointed out that: No cost benefit analysis (CBA) had been.. read more
In the last couple of years much attention has been focused on the relevance (or lack thereof) of economics for policy making. As an economist interested in environmental issues, I’ve often asked.. read more
UPDATE: Here is the media coverage. The Age/SMH, ABC Gippsland, Australian Mining, Renew Economy. I also did interviews with Win TV and live on ABC Gippsland which I can’t find… read more
In late August Rod appeared as an expert witness in the NSW Land and Environment Court. The case is about the proposed Warkworth coal mine extension, which is being opposed.. read more
(Originally published on Renew Economy) The federal government’s decision to withdraw funding from the proposed HRL coal-fired power plant has been seen by some as “pulling the pin” on a chance to.. read more
When the Herald Sun declared “Jobs bonanza in new coal rush”, I rejoiced in seeing the word “bonanza” back in the headlines. My thoughts have obviously tapped into the public.. read more
The period for public comment on the T3 coal terminal expansion under the EPBC act has just closed and Economists at Large made a brief submission. In our submission we.. read more
The word “bonanza” doesn’t get used enough these days, so it was great to see the Herald Sun declare “Jobs bonanza in new coal rush” today. A PLAN to export.. read more
We recently assisted the Maules Creek Community Council with another submission – this time reviewing the economic appendix of the Tarrawonga Coal extension proposal. The economic assessment fails to make.. read more
We are disappointed to read the NSW Planning Assessment Commission’s (PAC) report on the Boggabri Coal project, giving the open-cut mine the green light. Last year we made several submissions.. read more
