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The party is actively engaged in a process to scrutinize all relevant data regarding the policies' impacts, signaling a desire to make informed decisions rooted in regional and national interests. There is an acknowledgment that the current trajectory may impose ongoing financial burdens on Australian households, particularly through higher energy bills.
Concerns About Economic and Social Costs
Participants in the discussion articulate a shared concern that pursuing net zero might not deliver the intended benefits and could instead impose significant costs. They fear that the policies could lead to continued increases in household energy costs with minimal tangible gains for the nation.