Helping Australia to seize the extraordinary economic opportunities of the post–carbon world
Ross Garnaut
Director
Rod Sims
Chair
Reports
A Green Iron Plan for Australia: Securing prosperity in a decarbonising world
Australia is uniquely positioned to become a world leader in green iron production. With soundly based policy settings and timely action, this opportunity can underpin prosperity for generations.
The New Energy Trade: Harnessing Australian renewables for global development
World-first analysis of the superpower trade finds Australia could contribute up to 9.6% of the world's emissions reductions while generating six to eight times larger revenues than those typical from Australian fossil fuel exports.
Recent Updates
Cut emissions 70% by 2035? There’s only one policy that can get us there
To cut emissions fast, the Australian government will have to dial back its command-and-control approach – and put a price on carbon.
At least 70% emissions target achievable but only with the right policy settings
Building Blocks for a Green Iron Industry
Now is the time for a price on carbon
Australia should become the world’s dominant green shipping fuel provider
Our expert panel on Australia's 2035 emissions target
The one big reform no one discussed at Labor’s roundtable
Listen—Australia’s Green Iron Plan on ABC RN Rear Vision
Listen—Ross Garnaut on ABC RN Nightlife
Reintroducing a carbon price the 'most economically efficient tax reform' to repair budget
Australia’s renewables transition is ‘sick’: Ross Garnaut
The Superpower Institute’s mission is to position Australia as a global leader in the post-carbon economy.
By harnessing the nation's abundant natural resources and mineral wealth, Australia can achieve economic prosperity and significantly reduce global emissions through the development and export of green, energy-intensive commodities.
If this opportunity is seized, we foresee a period of economic growth that surpasses the mining era, characterised by real wage growth, full employment, and a foundation for inclusive, multigenerational economic growth that will benefit communities across the nation.
Open Data Projects
Ensuring an effective transition to a zero-carbon economy requires transparent and accessible energy and emissions data. Committed to this necessity, the Superpower Institute developed the Open Accessible Auditable Data (OAAD) framework.
Tracking Australia's electricity transition
Open Electricity enhances public access to National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) data, aiming to improve energy literacy and facilitate informed discussions on Australia’s energy transition for the long-term benefit of consumers.
Measuring Australia’s methane emissions
Open Methane is a free, open-source platform for detecting, measuring and locating Australia’s methane emissions. Utilising satellite observations and environmental modelling, it provides an up-to-date, content-scale view of methane emissions across Australia.
The Superpower book series
The Superpower series by Ross Garnaut explores Australia’s potential to lead the zero-carbon transition, combining visionary roadmaps with practical plans to harness renewable energy, turning climate action into economic advantage and positioning Australia as a green export superpower.