Fair Futures

As record heatwaves and bushfires yet again coincide with devastating floods across Australia, the impacts of global warming feel very close to home. So, it is a welcome relief that the Australian economy seems to have finally reached a tipping point in its transition to renewable energy. The country’s two largest electricity grids are now powered by more than 40 per cent renewables, and sectoral plans are in place to expand wind power, rooftop and utility solar. Spinifex is an opinion column.

In our race to net zero and the importation of the critical minerals we need for the transition, has Australia failed to grapple with a supply chain for these products rife with human rights risks? The Australian government’s recent update to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to set more ambitious targets for reducing emissions has been a much-needed step forward in the fight against climate change. Spinifex is an opinion column.

Fiona David is the founder of Fair Futures. For close to three decades Fiona David has championed anti-slavery progress, making a name for herself nationally and internationally as a leading expert in high-impact policy reform and systemic societal change. Having led the creation of the landmark Global Slavery Index, Fiona’s grasp of key data and critical insights have made her one of the most sought-after advisors to governments, businesses, and high profile organisations alike.