On Good Authority - 20 May 2026

Last updated: 20 May 2026

Welcome to a new edition of On Good Authority. This fortnight, we take a closer look at global methane figures from the International Energy Agency, which point to gaps between policy commitments and implementation. There’s also mixed news about deforestation and climate change, including reducing the resilience of key forest systems like The Amazon.

Our feature focuses on the 2026 Budget outcomes for energy, fuel security, and supply.

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In his most recent opinion article, our Chair, the Hon. Matt Kean, writes about how geopolitical instability exposes the risks of oil and gas dependence, accelerating the drivers towards a clean energy future. To read it and his other latest speeches please, visit the news section of our website.

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