What On Earth - Episode 28: Chinese Economy, British Politics, Australian energy prices & much more

Ai Group Podcasts

In this month’s ‘What on Earth...’ James, Tennant and Paul again examine the ‘issues of the day for the last month’ as we in Australia and globally transition to the post-carbon emissions business environment. The podcast asks ‘What on Earth’…. is going at a policy, economy, global and at the enterprise level as we race to Net Zero carbon requirements for our businesses and for the economy. Topics covered this month include: • China’s apparent new and emerging economic growth strategy, and what it might mean for Australia and for the transition, • The need to diversify our economy, especially as we and the world transition away from carbon-based fuel and export products, • Why business is pushing back in the U.K. and elsewhere as politicians get skittish about carbon targets and/or are faced with changes brought about by political concerns and geo-politics (delaying just add cost and politician pain down the line) • What’s happening with Australian energy, petrol and electricity prices and possible cost trends for business (Spoiler Alert: According to Tennant, prices are likely to ‘drop to still-historic highs-quite a trick!) • The now-rapid arrival of EVs in Australia and what is means for existing and planned infrastructure: and what this means for critical minerals, vehicle charging times and locations and other issues, • Victoria government’s announcements regarding gas connections to new homes, and what it means for individuals and business, • Why there is a need for policy discipline in electricity prices going forward, • And the need to see the emerging hydrogen industry as a total value chain, and how it compares to existing fuel and energy value chains. Another jam packed episode of crunchy transition and business issues- the three amigos never fail to deliver non-stop thought-provoking observations and insights. Well worth a listen!