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Furthermore, McCormack highlighted that policies tied to net zero targets—particularly the 2035 emissions reduction goals—pose imminent threats to agriculture and manufacturing. These targets, associated with the broader goal of achieving net zero by 2050, could impose severe restrictions on farming operations and industrial output, potentially making it impossible to produce certain goods in Australia. He warned that many voters remain unaware of the full implications of these policies and their impact on affordability and cost of living.