7am Sussan Ley on ditching net zero
Nov 19, 2025
Sussan Ley, a prominent leader of the Liberal Party and opposition politician, discusses her party's controversial decision to abandon the net zero 2050 commitment. She argues this move is essential for achieving affordable energy for families while attributing blame to Labor's energy management. Ley addresses internal pressures within her party and her approach to leadership that adapts to current needs. The conversation also touches on how the Coalition plans to reduce emissions without a net zero target, emphasizing technology-driven strategies.
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Affordability Over Net Zero
- Sussan Ley frames abandoning net zero as prioritising affordable energy over a specific emissions target.
- She argues responsibility to households requires putting lower power prices first while still supporting emissions reduction.
Kitchen Table Worries
- Ley describes parents at kitchen tables worrying about bills ahead of Christmas as a vivid example of cost-of-living stress.
- She uses these real-world stories to justify prioritising affordability in policy decisions.
Resource Abundance Vs Policy Mismatch
- Ley highlights a mismatch between Australia's energy resources and current policy, citing LNG abundance yet rising imports.
- She argues the grid needs balanced baseload and dispatchable power alongside renewables to ensure reliability and lower costs.