Australia is in an energy crisis under the Liberals. Power bills are out of control, pollution is rising and the Liberals haven’t been able to agree on an energy policy for five years.
Scott Morrison and the Liberals are divided and out of touch on energy and climate change.
That’s why Labor announced our plan to fix the Liberals’ energy crisis, delivering more renewable energy and cheaper power.
Labor’s energy plan will:
- Invest in more renewable energy
- End the power privatisation mess
- Stop over charging by power companies
- Future proof our energy network
- Plan the transition to renewables by supporting a just transition for workers
Member for Macarthur, Dr Mike Freelander MP said, “Labor’s plan will be good for households, good for the economy and good for the environment.
“People of Macarthur are sick of rising power bills under the Liberals.
“Investing in renewables will drive power prices down and deliver cheaper bills for Macarthur residents.”
Labor is guided by our energy and climate targets of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, 45 per cent cut in pollution by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
Labor will open up access to renewable energy for households currently cut out of the solar revolution – like renters, apartment, and public housing tenants – through Labor’s $100 million Neighbourhood Renewables Program.
“Macarthur residents are facing another summer where temperatures will exceed 40 degrees Celsius. It is time we had a national climate and energy policy for the sake of our children and grandchildren,” said the Member for Macarthur.
You can read more about Labor’s progressive energy plans, including our target of one million new residential battery systems by 2025, at www.makeourfuturerenewable.org.au
Labor knows that the most responsible policy for our energy sector is one that embraces our renewable energy industry.
But the Liberals’ energy plan is to spend billions of taxpayers’ dollars on expensive and unviable new coal-fired power stations, which will continue to drive up power prices and pollution.
