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In Parliament, Minister Bowen sidestepped direct answers, instead discussing wholesale electricity prices and increased spending on rebates. While these technical explanations may satisfy some political narratives, they do little to alleviate the financial stress felt by ordinary Australians. The core promise to cut power prices repeatedly failed to materialize, leaving many feeling betrayed by their government.
Despite this, the government maintains that it is committed to delivering a cleaner, more renewable energy future—projecting confidence that their policies will meet their 82% renewable energy target by 2030. However, skepticism persists among voters and critics alike, who question whether these lofty ambitions will translate into affordable electricity for households.