1. Grattan on Friday: the spectre of Abbott looms behind Dutton's climate strategy.
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Grattan, Michelle
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PARIS Agreement (2016) ,COALITION governments ,NUCLEAR energy ,COST of living ,ENERGY infrastructure - Abstract
Peter Dutton, a member of the Liberal Party, is adopting a strategy reminiscent of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in his attack on the Albanese government's climate policy. Dutton's strategy focuses on appealing to suburban voters who are concerned about the cost of living and resistant to renewable energy infrastructure. He criticizes the government's emissions reduction target and proposes slowing down the energy transition while promoting nuclear power. However, Dutton's opposition has been criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence. The success of his strategy depends on convincing voters that climate targets are negatively impacting them and that nuclear power is a viable solution. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024