With the National Party walking away from a Federal Coalition with the Liberal Party, it’s clear that any party lacking credible climate policies is both unelectable and unsustainable. The Federal Election results were a clear mandate for stronger climate action and a criticism of politicians who deny climate science.
Available for comment:
Nic Seton, CEO, Parents for Climate
“The Coalition is now publicly divided on climate policy — and parents who want a safe climate for their kids are watching. We need leadership that puts our children’s future ahead of political point-scoring, something both parties have the opportunity to demonstrate now.”
Location: Sydney, Gadigal country, NSW
Andrew Bray, National Director, RE-Alliance
"As climate events disproportionately and increasingly impact rural and regional communities across Australia, it has never been more important to make sure that the regions are leading our shift to renewables. This means we need bipartisan support to back in policies that ensure renewables are done right so that farmers can benefit from weather-proof income and communities can benefit from major legacy projects."
Location: Bungendore, Ngarigo country, NSW
Wayne Smith, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council
"Australian voters just overwhelmingly endorsed a shift to renewable energy, and stronger climate action. If the National and Liberal parties want to continue to ignore the will of the people, history will repeat."
Location: Canberra, Ngambri and Ngunnawal country, ACT
Stephanie Bashir, CEO, Nexa Advisory
“It was clear in the election campaign that Australians are expecting more leadership on key issues such as cost of living and the energy transition and less politics. However our parties are structured, we need to focus on the progress and prosperity of our nation. In the energy space that means getting on with it. Shutting coal-fired generation, building transmission, taking communities with us, and supporting the vulnerable in the transition. We don’t pay you or vote for you to create ‘climate and energy wars’ in Canberra.”
Location: Melbourne, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung country, VIC
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Dan Veldre | 0408 972 991 | [email protected]
Laura Corrigan | 0423 690 152 | [email protected]