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He argued that in a wealthy nation like Australia, this over-dependence on government support is an unacceptable trajectory, warning that economic hardship is inevitable if fiscal discipline isn’t restored.
The Future of Net Zero and Environmental Policy
Turning to environmental policy, Kroger discussed internal party pressures regarding Australia's net zero commitment. The Western Australia Liberal State Council, along with regional parties from the Northern Territory and South Australia, is increasingly calling for a rollback of net zero policies.