Maules Creek Mine in the news
Update: Rod’s piece in the SMH got quite a bit of attention. Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek Mine has been in the news this week, after anti-coal activist, Jonothan Moylan,.. read more
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Submission on economic analysis of coal and CSG projects in NSW
We made a submission to the NSW Treasury and Department of Planning Guideline for the use of Cost Benefit Analysis in mining and coal seam gas proposals. We think the guidelines are.. read more
Cobbora and Tarrawonga PACs
Last week Rod was literally “at large”, appearing at Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) hearings in parts of NSW where most economists fear to tread – Dunedoo and Boggabri. The.. read more
Coborra Coal Project – review of economic assessment and trip to Dunedoo
A couple of weeks ago we made a submission on the economic assessment of NSW’s controversial Coborra Coal Project. The project is particularly controversial as it is a state owned.. read more
Submission to China Stone Coal Project EIS draft terms of reference
We’ve made a submission on the draft terms of reference for the environmental impact statement of the proposed China Stone Coal Project. We’ve called for changes to the ToR to:.. read more
Kevin’s Corner Response to Submission – giving economics the finger
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
Comperio Research: Masters of Major Events Mathematics
Earlier this year I mentioned that the last straw of economic credibility the Australian Grand Prix had was Tourism Victoria’s assertion that it “provides a media or advertising-equivalent value of.. read more
Maules Creek PAC decision: Is environmental economics relevant anymore?
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
Undermined or Overburdened? Victoria’s brown coal: an economic perspective
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
Warkworth Extension Project: Economists at Large in the NSW Land and Environment Court
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
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