As most readers may know, the Nationals made an announcement on Sunday that it will formally abandon a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Nats say they are putting Australians first, announcing a plan for cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions. 

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said it would deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and businesses, while maintaining reliability and lowering emissions.

“Labor’s ‘net zero’ policy means everyone is paying more for power in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis,” Mr Hogan said.

“Families are paying too much. Jobs are being lost. Forests and farmland are being destroyed. Labor’s net zero has failed.

“That’s why we will abandon a Net Zero commitment, and have adopted a cheaper, better and fairer energy and climate plan.

“Our plan is cheaper because we will lower energy prices first, use all of our resources and abandon the commitment to net zero.

“Our plan is better because we will protect our forests and farmland that are being destroyed by the reckless renewable rollout.

“Our plan is fairer because we will reduce emissions in line with comparable nations, not ahead of them. We will ensure that costs are distributed fairly, not concentrated on regional Australia.

“Australian families and businesses deserve a reliable energy system that keeps costs down and supports local jobs, especially in our regional communities.”

You can read more details about the National's Powering Australia First plan by clicking: https://powering.au/.