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Webster stresses that regional and rural communities—that form the backbone of Australia’s agriculture—may suffer economically due to the government’s pursuit of net zero. She refers to the concept of regional sacrifice, emphasizing that these areas are bearing a disproportionate brunt of developing renewable infrastructure, such as transmission lines and renewable energy installations.
She criticizes the political narrative from others who, in her view, overlook or ignore the challenges faced by regional Australia. According to her, the ongoing push for net zero could result in higher energy bills and economic disadvantages for communities that are already vulnerable.