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MEDIA RELEASE: POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Victorians demand state candidates sign 'Cheaper Power Pledge' to slash bills and fast-track renewables
October 16, 2026
October 15, 2026 In a significant sign of support for reducing household energy bills and advancing the clean energy transition, Friends of the Earth and Environment Victoria have today congratulated more than 50...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCheaper Power for Victorian Communities
September 30, 2026
Friends of the Earth is fighting alongside communities to pressure all 2026 state election candidates to support policies that will speed up our clean energy transition and make power cheaper for all Victorians.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe gas industry lobby that paid for a “gas-choice” poll; and everything they don’t want you to know.
August 16, 2026
Is this journalism or advertising? If you read The Herald Sun or The Australian last week, you'd begin to think Victorians are furious about being denied a gas connection on a new property. A...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareLiberals' plan to “throw open the doors” to corporate gas will mean higher bills and more pollution for residents
July 23, 2026
Friends of the Earth Melbourne says the Victorian Liberals’ plan to "throw open the door" to new gas exploration will push up the cost of living, deepen climate pollution, and leave everyday Victorians, not...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSurvey: Home Gas Usage
July 09, 2026
Our Energy Justice collective is fighting for an energy system that's fair, affordable, clean and healthy for everyone. We want to get a better understanding of why people continue to use gas in their...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Clean Up Your Rigs And Pay For It, Fossil Fuel Companies Told
June 18, 2026
18/06/2026 The Parliament of Victoria’s Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee has released the report from its Inquiry into decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure. Friends of the Earth Melbourne commends the report for recommending that...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe Worst of Woodside
June 02, 2026
Woodside are assuming operatorship of the Bass Strait oil and gas rigs they co-own with ExxonMobil Australia. Many of the rigs are due for decommissioning and the rest are soon to retire. The Australian...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: New Offshore Gas Project Threatens to Flare Up Community Resistance
May 07, 2026
7 May 2026 Friends of the Earth condemns the Victorian government’s decision today to approve Amplitude Energy’s Annie-2 Gas Field project in the Otway Basin, saying the announcement will flare up long-held community resistance...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe Federal Government just approved a new gas terminal — and we're furious
April 14, 2026
The Federal Government just approved a new gas terminal — and we're furious! We are deeply disappointed — and frankly furious — at the Federal Government's unjust decision to approve Viva Energy's LNG import...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSubmission Guide: Gas Export Tax
April 07, 2026
Our guide for making a quick, powerful submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Taxation of Gas Resources
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