ABC’S Radio Perth has aired a panel discussion on Western Australia’s transition to renewable energy and the transformation in infrastructure that will be required to meet the country’s net-zero goal by 2050.

Members of the expert panel:

• Synergy CEO David Fyfe
• ABC national energy reporter Daniel Mercer
• WA head of the Australian Energy Market Operator Kate Ryan
• Sustainable Energy Now chair Fraser Maywood

Listen to the broadcast

In an associated opinion story just published by Reuters and entitled “Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?”, Clyde Russell reports on discussions around the “energy dilemma” at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) which took place in Sydney last week.

While the Australian mining industry recognises the imperative to embrace a clean energy future and maintain the country’s leading role as a supplier of the key minerals, the need for vast quantities of cheap energy is always a limiting factor. As a result, other countries with access to cheaper capital and energy, as well as easier government regulations and processes, are starting to pull ahead.

Read the full story here.