Has sustainability become a dirty word in Australia?
This is an expanded version of a talk I gave in Rockhampton last September to the Fitzroy Basin Association. Put it aside, went overseas, and forgot about it. Digging…
People, mobility and economics: what future for roads in a sustainable world
Last Friday 21 September in Melbourne, I addressed the IQA-CCAA CMIC 12 Construction Materials Industry Conference. CMIC is the national conference of the Institute of Quarrying Australia and the industry…
Making the Central Highlands Sustainable: resources cycles, regionalism, sustainable development and innovation
Edited and Expanded Remarks Central Highlands Economic Development Conference “Investing in our future” Emerald, Queensland 16 March 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen: The emphasis in my talk is going to take…
Australia’s tango with carbon end of the beginning
The challenge for Australians now is to believe we can make a difference in the action we take, demonstrate that the direction we have set is worthy of adoption by…
Facing the future: actions for the environment profession
“Facing the Future: actions for the environment profession” 2011 Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Annual Conference Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Wednesday 28 September 2011 [These are…
Gas, climate change, and sustainable regional development
(Edited version of remarks to the Surat Basin Conference, Roma 8-9 September 2011) We have heard a lot of interesting things over the past two days and I will attempt…
Environmental consultants part of the problem or the solution?
In the lead up to the 2011 Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand conference to be held on the Sunshine Coast in late September, as conference chair I did…
Bright carbon future assured: Climate Change Minister
Talking on morning radio in Rockhampton yesterday Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet did a good job spinning what would seem to be the featherweight impact of…
