Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.
Energy provider AGL has defeated climate activists' attempts to more quickly part with its coal-fired power, including an 18-year-old challenger for a board role.
State government payments to electricity producer Synergy are nearly four times higher than expected just two years ago, with $395 million planned this financial year.
Cleantech business Hazer Group and marine technology manufacturer VEEM have raised a combined $13 million from share placements to fund research and development initiatives.