The Morning Edition Jane Hume on rebranding net zero, and Hastie's abortion comments
Nov 6, 2025
Senator Jane Hume, a moderate voice in the Liberal Party, dives deep into the recent chaos over net zero emissions and Andrew Hastie's controversial comments. She explains the internal party dynamics and debates the implications of potentially abandoning the net zero label. Jane highlights the urgency for a costed emissions reduction plan and criticizes public subsidies to profitable corporations. She also discusses pitfalls in appealing to female voters and offers insights on the party's future leadership and campaign focus.
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Net Zero Became A Political Shorthand
- Jane Hume argues 'net zero' has become a totemic, binary label that obscures practical policy choices.
- She warns abandoning the term may signal abandoning emissions reduction to many voters.
Energy Policy Is Economic Policy
- Hume frames energy policy as central to economic health and blames high energy costs for manufacturing exits.
- She stresses Labor's 2030 and 2035 targets and renewables rollout are not working for businesses.
Include Emissions In The Budget
- Hume recommends folding emissions, energy supply and prices into regular budget processes for transparency.
- She proposes a separate budget book listing measures and costs so governments are held accountable.