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Throughout the debate, Bowen’s rhetoric was met with skepticism and criticism. He was accused of dismissing the rising costs faced by households and of making promises—such as the claim that power bills would be permanently reduced—that are not supported by current data. The opposition reminded the public that official statements from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed that power bills would be cut by 2025, yet the reality has been sharply different.
Further, critics pointed out that Labor’s green energy initiatives seem disconnected from practical realities. The promises of substantial green energy development are contrasted by the slow pace of actual infrastructure development and the difficulty in achieving renewable energy targets.