Matt Canavan vows net zero scrap following mine court loss
The Coalition has renewed its pledge to scrap Australia's net zero target. This followed the High Court blocking the Mt Pleasant mine expansion.
The High Court stopped the Mt Pleasant coal mine project. This prompted National Party leader Matt Canavan to reaffirm a Coalition plan to end net zero if elected.
Canavan argues it is unreasonable for state planning authorities to consider climate impacts of coal sold overseas. He says this should happen before they approve new mining.
Matt Canavan says coal export restrictions cost Australian jobs while simply pushing demand elsewhere. The Coalition frames net zero termination as restoring common sense and prosperity.
Blackrock Industries managing director Steven Fordham said uncertainty around the mine's future expansion affects the business. It affects its workforce and the broader supply chain.
- High Court
- Court ruling
- Mt Pleasant optimisation
- Mine project
- Blackrock Industries
- Affected business
- 2016
- Business start year
Why it mattersA change of federal government could reverse Australia's net zero pledges. The outcome of the next election will determine this.
AustraliaIf the Coalition wins power, Australia's net zero target would likely be scrapped, affecting emissions reduction plans, renewable energy investment, and fossil fuel export policy across the country.
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