Toby Phillips
tobyphillips.bsky.social
Toby Phillips
@tobyphillips.bsky.social
Economic Director at the Centre for Policy Development in Australia. Spends a lot of time in the mountains.
All up: this is a period of structural transition. We know there will be disruption, but if its managed well, it can generate massive shared prosperity 4/4
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The global emergence of new green industries is a process that is going to take 2 decades to play out. Policies like the hydrogen production tax incentive provide short-term support to get the first electrolysers built in Australia 3/4
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Australia is in a really strong position to develop energy-intensive green industries like ammonia or green metals over the long-term. But in the short term, the global emergence of these industries is happening in a lumpy and unpredictable fashion – policymakers need to set the direction 2/4
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Last week I spoke to the Senate Economics Committee about legislation to establish tax credits for hydrogen production and critical minerals production.

This is really important economic policy, particularly for hydrogen, so I'll share some clips below 1/4

#auspol
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
New mandatory climate disclosure laws come into effect this month in Australia – so I spoke to ABC RN radio to about what this means for investors and business.

This is a slam dunk piece of financial regulation, and should make things better for investors, business, and the environment.
January 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM