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He pointed out that while local residents in Sydney's northern suburbs protested wind turbines that were later removed, farmers facing large multinationals importing and installing energy infrastructure are penalized with hefty fines—up to $12,000. He argued these fines are a reflection of the Albanese government's desperation to accelerate renewable rollout, despite evidence that these policies are increasing costs for households and businesses. The Frontier Economics report, prior to the election, underscored this, indicating that renewable infrastructure costs—including transmission lines—are making the transition more expensive and slower than anticipated.