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As the energy crisis deepens, there’s growing frustration among Australians. The rising power bills, coupled with stalled renewable projects and transmission delays, suggest that the nation’s energy future is at risk of becoming more expensive and less reliable.
Today’s turmoil in energy policy is epitomized by protests and outspoken critics, including farmers and other rural Australians who oppose the government’s net-zero ambitions. A farmer protesting in Victoria voiced strong opposition to the push for net zero, highlighting concerns about the economic impact on rural communities and the reliability of the electricity supply.