At the Bush Summit, Barnaby Joyce criticized renewable energy, advocating for nuclear energy, while Matt Kean defended renewables.

At the Bush Summit, former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce criticized renewable energy, calling it divisive and questioning its effectiveness in reducing power bills. He advocated for nuclear energy, suggesting prohibitions be removed and existing transmission lines used. In contrast, Matt Kean, Labor's Climate Change Authority chair, argued renewables would lower power bills and provide immediate help. The two clashed over Australia's energy future.

August 29, 2024
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