Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’
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•Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT
📰 What Happened
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal a swathe of climate and energy policies within a month of winning power. He said 'Australia has done its bit.'
Energy spokesperson Dan Tehan said a bill would be introduced to parliament within 30 days of an election win. It packages eight previously announced opposition policies.
The changes would scrap vehicle emissions standards, remove the net zero by 2050 target, and revoke four of six planned offshore wind zones.
🔍 The Backstory
The bill would also remove the safeguard mechanism and nuclear bans, both brought in by earlier Coalition governments. It adds a renewable energy code of conduct and shifts the energy regulator's focus to affordability.
Tehan argued global changes gave the Coalition room to split energy from climate policy. He said emissions reduction would be handled separately later this year.
Energy minister Chris Bowen said the plan would take a 'chainsaw to the economy.' Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it a One Nation policy with a Liberal Party sticker on it.
🎯 Why It Matters
Energy and climate policy will shape the next federal election. The plan could slow Australia's shift to renewables, while supporters say it will cut power bills and boost reliability.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal a swathe of climate and energy policies within a month of winning power. He said 'Australia has done its bit.'
Energy spokesperson Dan Tehan said a bill would be introduced to parliament within 30 days of an election win. It packages eight previously announced opposition policies.
The changes would scrap vehicle emissions standards, remove the net zero by 2050 target, and revoke four of six planned offshore wind zones.
The bill would also remove the safeguard mechanism and nuclear bans, both brought in by earlier Coalition governments. It adds a renewable energy code of conduct and shifts the energy regulator's focus to affordability.
Tehan argued global changes gave the Coalition room to split energy from climate policy. He said emissions reduction would be handled separately later this year.
Energy minister Chris Bowen said the plan would take a 'chainsaw to the economy.' Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it a One Nation policy with a Liberal Party sticker on it.
Energy and climate policy will shape the next federal election. The plan could slow Australia's shift to renewables, while supporters say it will cut power bills and boost reliability.