Clearest explanation I've heard of what Doherty modelling actually says and doesn't say just now from ACT Chief Minister.
Will be months before thresholds met and even then, "Broad brush talk of 'open up' does not mean there will no public health response".
Also, crucially, we are not starting from where the modelling starts - it assumes no/ v low outbreaks, not current situation
All journalists covering covid response should watch the ACT pressers. Beyond the local matters, super clear explanation of the national situation, calling out misunderstandings without blaming others
An impressive model so far of how to tackle the crisis with evidence compassion and confidence.
Press pack asks ACT chief "you but it very clearly just then, have you put it so clearly to national cabinet?
Chief Minister says he has put it to every first minister, they all know the facts,.if they ignore they will be making "a very bad mistake",
Chief Minister says all first ministers should be asked every press conference about the facts of the Doherty modelling response until they give a clear answer
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Fossil fuel subsidies in #Budget21 :
- money for billionaire Twiggy Forest's gas generator.
- more for other gas gens.
- subsidies to new gas basins.
- subsidies for oil.
Fossil fuel subsidies apparently the best examples of "economic resilience", presented without irony immediately above funding for disaster response funding.
🏭No mention of emissions, climate change.
🏭No mention of industrial electrification.
🏭"Solutions" all assume more gas.
🏭Minor residential demand reduction in only one scenario.
🏭Rejects AEMO's 'baseline' for apparently no reason.
Remember, Angus Taylor didn't like what AEMO was saying about gas. That's why he commissioned this report.
AEMO ISP says lowest cost power means a lot less gas and a lot more renewables.
The pipeline is so toxic no party candidate will support it outright, with both Nat and Labor candidates expressing concerns about poor consultation and farmer opposition and wanting it rerouted. Greens oppose outright. #UpperHunterVotesnortherndailyleader.com.au/story/7218651/…
Will be a fascinating election. Quite a few independents, including calls for regional transition plans to support cleaner industry, and many minor party candidates. Preferences will matter a lot. #UpperHunterVotes