Politics Now Matt Kean urging opposition to back govt's 2035 emissions target || Insiders: On Background
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Sep 19, 2025 
Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority and former New South Wales Treasurer, dives into Australia’s ambitious plan to cut emissions by 62 to 70% by 2035. He discusses how shifting to renewables can lower electricity bills and support the rise of electric vehicles. Kean also emphasizes the importance of land use and carbon removal strategies, urging collaboration with farmers for better soil health. His insights reveal the critical need for stable policy to attract investment and drive meaningful change.
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Coordinated Renewables Cut Bills
- Coordinate a large-scale renewable rollout to lower household electricity bills compared to doing nothing.
- Use AEMC, AEMO and CSIRO findings to justify policies that accelerate renewables deployment.
More Renewables, Lower System Costs
- Renewables are already the cheapest form of energy and adding more reduces system costs.
- The problem is not too many renewables now, it's that there are not enough to lower prices further.
Electrify Homes To Boost Savings
- Electrify homes and add rooftop solar plus batteries to increase savings beyond grid bill reductions.
- Encourage household electrification to maximise the consumer benefit from energy transition.