Australia’s clean energy stall and what it tells us about reform at scale
The Clean Energy Regulator has just published figures showing not a single large scale renewable energy project reached financial close in the third quarter of 2025. Financial close (the point where a project has secured all necessary financing, approvals and contracts to begin construction) is a lead indicator of upcoming renewable energy capacity. It is now at its lowest level in nearly a decade. This is a clear signal about the state of Australia’s clean energy transition.
Behind the RBA’s steady rates: the productivity problem every business faces
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to hold interest rates steady yesterday, citing that although inflation is moderating, risks...