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Coalitions were always the most likely scenario for a country that selects political representatives using a system based on proportional representation. Nevertheless, actually moving from a majority government to one based on coalitions or cooperation is still unsettling. Doubly so, given the less-than-satisfactory performance of such coalitions at several local governments. It requires a degree of political levelheadedness difficult to achieve in a society and world that is increasingly polarised.

The project is one of the leading green hydrogen, green ammonia and advanced fuel projects in Australia, and will provide production at scale with up to 10 GW of planned electrolyser capacity.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which is headquartered in Beijing, plans to invest $1-billion in projects across Africa, where only 4% of the $52-billion it has financed since its inception eight years ago has been directed. AIIB president Jin Liqun reports it has a pipeline of seven projects in Africa, which it is seeking to build further, while there is also interest from African members to issue Panda bonds.

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.

The reforms under way in the freight rail sector are advancing at an impressive clip and should soon open the system to new private operators. However, there are warnings of a prohibitively high tariff outcome should the methodology outlined in the draft Network Statement be introduced.