In the media
A climate of secrecy “not an option” when it comes to climate policy
Media release, 18 November 2024
With the Prime Minister confirming his government has no intention of releasing Labor’s 2035 emissions reduction target prior to the next election, this government - which promised transparency and ambition during the 2022 election - is creating a climate of secrecy when it comes to Australia’s climate policies.
Australians deserve better from a Prime Minister who committed to doing politics differently when elected.
Love them or hate them, at least Australians know where we stand with the Opposition - with Peter Dutton confirming he is committed to taking us backwards if elected. The Coalition have said they will walk back Australia’s 2030 target and have not outlined any policies beyond that which will get us remotely close to achieving net zero by 2050.
While the Coalition will delay the roll out of renewables by chasing a nuclear fantasy which will hurt our economy, jack up electricity bills and extend the life of fossil fuels – at least they have been transparent with their climate denial.
With the CSIRO’s State of the Climate Report showing Australia’s landmass has already warmed by 1.5C, we can’t waste any more time with leaders who are too timid to take our country forward and embrace not only the climate, but the economic upside of being an ambitious early mover.
Australians should know exactly what they are voting for at the next election when it comes to climate policies. Committing to announcing 2035 targets “sometime next year” is political cowardice from Labor.
In the last week we’ve seen the UK show global leadership by announcing an ambitious 81% 2035 emission reduction target, while our Pacific neighbours have called out Australia as a bad actor that “is exporting climate destruction overseas”.
With a decision on whether Australia will host COP31 expected this week, a lack of progressive future-focused climate policies means Australia could become yet another regressive petrostate to host the UN climate talks.
Labor cannot hide behind Donald Trump when it comes to climate action. Australian voters deserve to know if they are voting for a party in 2025 that is condemning future generations to a dangerous and less prosperous future.
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ABC Mornings Post-Budget Panel
ABC Radio Mornings, 26 March 2025
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Fairy Bread: A Bread & Butter Budget Sprinkled with Sugar Hits
Media Statement, 26 March 2025
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The Coalition’s attack on the climate authority is a cynical attempt to put ideology over facts – it must be called out
The Guardian, 27 February 2025
On the Coalition's attack on the Climate Change Authority, Kylea writes: "As my grandmother used to say: we are all entitled to our own opinions. But we are not entitled to our own facts."
When does bipartisanship happen? When mutual self-interest is served
The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 February 2025
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‘Swimming in debt’: Sydney’s $14 billion student loan burden
The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 February 2025
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