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He also warns against over-reliance on renewables, citing recent grid failures in Spain and Portugal, which demonstrate the limitations of intermittent energy sources. Instead, he champions technology solutions like CCS integrated with gas and coal, citing examples from Japan and other countries that safely burn fossil fuels while capturing emissions.
Housing Market and Investment Policies
The Australian housing market continues to be a hot-button issue, with the ACTU (Australian Council of Trade Unions) pushing for measures that could impact investment and supply. Their recent policy proposals include limiting the number of homes that can be investor-owned and implementing measures that might hinder affordable housing development.