Australia’s energy transition hits new level of farce

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Jennie George is a former ACTU president and Labor MP for Throsby.

George has been a vocal advocate for domestic gas reservation, which the Albanese government has shirked.

Last week, George wrote a stunning article in The Australian attacking the Albanese government’s drive for net zero, warning that it will drive up energy costs and taxes, as well as make Australian manufacturing less competitive.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.