Australia’s National Party traditionally represents right-leaning farmers and other rural voters, but the party has recently become split over climate change. Now, the youth wing is going against the party line and voting for an emissions intensity plan, which would put a cost on emissions.

There is no such thing as a beloved energy provider. In Australia, where a record-breaking summer heatwave (and a reliance on air-con) is pushing up prices, 1.4 million people are currently looking to make the switch, even though nearly 30% of those already changed supplier in the last year.

Though many auto manufacturers and analysts claim that electric vehicles are the future of the car industry, they account for just 0.1% of global sales at present, with low fuel prices causing a slowdown. Is the EV dream fading, or is this just a blip in an inevitable electric revolution?

With nearly three-quarters of Gen Yers and 51% of Boomers willing to pay more for sustainable products, eco-friendly living is no longer a niche pursuit. Yet many people are downplaying their eco credentials with inconspicuous purchases. Why aren’t consumers keen to appear ‘green’?