In our post - CER no longer game to ride with the developers committing REC Fraud – we documented the moment when Green turned a smelly shade of brown for the King of Victorian greentard’s - Greg Barber. Barber scored an “own goal” when he had Vic Planning Minister - Matthew Guy - confirm that … Continue reading Matthew Guy: Man or Mouse?
Tag: John Madigan
Blacksmith from Ballarat closes in on the Great REC Fraud
STT has been following, with some interest, Victorian Senator, John Madigan's effort to prosecute one of the greatest frauds in Australian corporate history. The New South Welshmen are all excited about the $70 mill or so that the Obeid clan pocketed in the Hunter - the subject of the Ipp Inquiry. Well, the Spanish Swindlers … Continue reading Blacksmith from Ballarat closes in on the Great REC Fraud
Tony Abbott calls for REC fraud investigation
STT has been following the REC fraud at Waubra for some time. Alby Schulz was on the warpath about Acciona's thievery back in February. John Madigan has been hot on the trail as well. Joining the call to clawback some $80 million worth of RECs from the Spanish Wind Conquistadors is the Prime Ministerial hopeful, … Continue reading Tony Abbott calls for REC fraud investigation
A message for “Enron” Macfarlane
To: Ian Macfarlane, Federal Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources 22/3/13 Dear Mr Macfarlane I am writing to you in connection with the Coalition’s proposed bill to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, so that national standards may be imposed on the noise emanating from wind turbines. While I applaud the Coalition’s intention, I … Continue reading A message for “Enron” Macfarlane
The fraud of Waubra wind farm
Well may we say God save the Queen, because nothing will save the wind industry if Madigan gets the balance of power in the Senate at the next election. Take note below of who voted which way. Come September, vote accordingly. In the meantime, write, call and visit your local Member and Senator. And remember, … Continue reading The fraud of Waubra wind farm
Call to audit the Renewable Energy Target
Media Release March 1, 2013 DLP Senator John Madigan has today called for a complete audit of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, citing concerns regarding transparency and cost effectiveness. This move comes after the defeat of Senator Madigan and Senator Xenophon’s bill Renewable Energy (Electricity) Excessive Noise from Wind Farms) Bill 2012 in the … Continue reading Call to audit the Renewable Energy Target
Whammo! Biff! And a bloody good eye gouge! All the news from the front row seats
From an STT ringside correspondent - The last few weeks have seen some monumental shifts in attitude amongst coalition MPs. Dan Tehan MP received a notable mention in dispatches for his ringside road to Macarthur conversion. Dan has since come out brawling in favour of his long suffering constituents and we say about time. Well … Continue reading Whammo! Biff! And a bloody good eye gouge! All the news from the front row seats
Did two senior wind energy executives just lie to the Australian Senate?
Parliamentary staffers in Canberra are investigating whether senior wind farm company executives have lied to two Senate inquiries. A source told STT Senate staff had received complaints about the testimony given in 2011 and 2012. Andrew Thomson of Acciona (left) and Jonathan Upson of Infigen Energy (right) both testified their companies' turbine host contracts did … Continue reading Did two senior wind energy executives just lie to the Australian Senate?
Liberal tilts at expensive wind mills
Angus Taylor at a property near Gunning in NSW . . . he says the renewable energy target scheme is inefficient Photo: Rob Homer Source: AFR Australian Financial Review February 26, 2013 By Mathew Dunckley and Marcus Priest A star business recruit to the Liberal Party is trying to convince the Coalition to reduce its support for … Continue reading Liberal tilts at expensive wind mills
The biggest government sponsored fraud in the history of our country
"The snouts in the easy money making renewable energy trough are many and varied. "There is an urgent need to eliminate conflicts of interest within our government. The only reason people are not rioting in the streets about the unjustified increase in their power bills is that they simply have no idea what is going … Continue reading The biggest government sponsored fraud in the history of our country
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