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Barnaby Joyce openly admits to the country's past mishandling of its energy policies, criticizing the transition from cheap, reliable coal-fired power to intermittent and increasingly expensive renewable sources. He points out that Australia once enjoyed some of the world's most affordable power, which fueled economic growth and prosperity. Instead, he argues, the current push towards renewable energy has led to unreliable power supplies and soaring costs, hampering ordinary Australians and regional communities.