Opposition leader Peter Dutton accuses government of ‘wrecking the economy’ with its ‘renewables-only' energy policy
Labor's legislated aim of reducing emissions by 43 per cent on 2005 levels by 2030 has come under fire from the Coalition in recent days, with many describing the target as unrealistic. He said the target itself has contributed to an astronomical rise in power prices, with those effects being felt across households and small businesses.“It is not just your household power bill that is going through the roof, it’s the local butcher and the local IGA … the local farmer, anyone who has got cold storage. That is why under Labor you’re paying so much more for your groceries when you go the supermarket.
When asked if he would seek to change legislation around the 2030 target should the Coalition win the next election, Mr Dutton said he would act in the nation’s “best interest”. “Over three budgets they have made decisions which have made it much tougher for families, small businesses are closing at record numbers,” he said.
When pressed again for a more detailed response, Mr Dutton said he would take advice from the relevant government agencies regarding any potential change to the 2030 target should the Opposition be successful at the next election.