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23 Jun 2024

Saturday, 22nd June, 2024: Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute; On Dutton’s vision of Australia’s Energy Future.

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Saturday, 22nd June, 2024: Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute; On Dutton’s vision of Australia’s Energy Future.

Macca and Fiona talk to Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute; On Dutton’s vision of Australia’s Energy Future.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s talk of stepping back,  from Australia’s 2030 emissions targets has created confusion and concern on several fronts, and sparked vigorous political debate over our pathway to a carbon-free future.

Over the weekend, Dutton claimed Labor’s renewable energy commitment was behind steep electricity price hikes in recent years. His comments prompted a rebuke from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the claims as “mind bogglingly absurd”. Meanwhile, Dutton’s suggestion of an energy policy shakeup, should the Coalition win government, has caused consternation in the business community.

Amid all this, several points need clarifying. For a start, Dutton’s claim that renewables are responsible for electricity price hikes is just plain wrong.

https://theconversation.com/nuclear-energy-wont-stop-cows-from-burping-peter-dutton-needs-a-plan-that-goes-beyond-the-electricity-sector-232588

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