Two years ago, few would have thought Peter Dutton would go to the next election without a 2030 climate target. So what’s changed?

  • Zagorath@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Two years ago, few would have thought Peter Dutton would go to the next election without a 2030 climate target.

    Who the fuck were they asking? It’s bloody obvious to me. He’s the hard right of the right-wing party. He’s never given a shit about climate, why would anyone think that would change?

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        4 months ago

        Genuinely, I don’t think anyone has any expectations he will. I think the Liberal Party installed him to be an effective attack dog in opposition, with the plan of replacing him before the 2028 election, because they’ve already written off 2025.

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    4 months ago

    He reminds voters of Anthony Albanese’s promised $275 reduction in power bills, which is yet to be delivered: “How much higher will your electricity prices go under this prime minister?”

    I don’t remember prices ever being cheaper under the coalition and I doubt spending billions on nuclear power would bring them down. Not to mention those plants would probably get on-sold to one of Duttons mates for pennies and then rape the energy market for profits.

    All this to say: I’m glad I invested in home solar years ago and I’m glad I could finally afford a home battery. I’m just sorry for people who cannot afford or who are unable to do so.

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    4 months ago

    dude shot himself in the foot, but the F’ed thing is that regional boomers dont give a shit and will still vote for him anyway. Our only hope now is Harry and Hermione pull the finger out and finish the job.