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A recurring theme throughout the discussion was trust and accountability. Canavan pointed out that the government had previously promised to reduce energy costs but failed to deliver, with power bills increasing instead. He criticized the omission of promises in recent parliamentary speeches and questioned whether policymakers truly recognize the financial pain felt by everyday Australians.
He invoked the image of “Dude, where’s my cheaper energy?”—a colloquial cry from consumers frustrated with soaring power prices. The panelists agreed that the Australian public deserves clear evidence and transparency regarding the true costs and risks of green policies, especially as some renewable projects face collapse.