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Milner and Costa agree that Australia's current climate policies, including aggressive renewable mandates and the phasing out of coal, threaten to de-industrialize the country. They warn that without a balanced approach—including nuclear energy and a diversified energy mix—Australia risks losing competitiveness and damaging its economy.
Internal Coalition Tensions and Future Directions
The coalition between the Liberals and Nationals is under strain. The Nationals' leader, David Little Proud, expressed skepticism about the feasibility of net zero, citing concerns about energy reliability and affordability. While he hasn't definitively broken from the coalition policy, his stance signals a significant policy fracture.