The war in Ukraine has led to steep increases in global coal and gas prices, which are in turn causing unprecedentedly high Australian electricity and gas prices. 2022 ends with deep worries about energy markets and a flurry of activity in climate and energy policy:

• Where will energy prices go next, given the latest developments in global markets?
• The Federal Government is expected to announce a package of energy affordability measures following an imminent meeting with State Energy Ministers. What’s in it and will it work?
• The Federal, Queensland and Victorian Governments have announced major new targets and multi-billion dollar investments to manage the retirement of most existing coal fired power stations by 2035. What are the opportunities - and risks?
• The Commonwealth will shortly announce the detailed design for its enhanced Safeguard Mechanism, its main policy for industrial emissions reduction. Who’s impacted and how?
• The latest official emissions projections are out. How close is Australia to meeting its strengthened 2030 emissions targets?
• The COP27 global climate summit recently wrapped up in Egypt. What happened, and what does it mean for you?

Presenters:

Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Ai Group

Tennant Reed, Director - Climate Change and Energy, Ai Group

Moderator:

Tony Melville, Head of Corporate Affairs, Ai Group