The Daily Aus The Opposition Leader on ditching net zero
Nov 18, 2025
Sussan Ley, the Opposition Leader and Senior Liberal Party politician, discusses the Coalition's bold shift in energy policy. She explains the decision to abandon the net zero target in favor of prioritizing affordability, driven by rising energy costs. Ley argues that while climate science is accepted, the focus should be on economic impacts. She outlines plans to lower energy prices by improving supply and incorporating gas and nuclear power, all while remaining in the Paris Agreement. Her insights blend political strategy with the complexities of energy management.
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Affordability Framed As Climate Priority
- Sussan Ley frames abandoning net zero as prioritising affordable energy while still reducing emissions responsibly.
- She argues current policies raised bills 40% and failed to cut emissions so targets must be rethought.
Stay At Paris Table, Change Domestic Targets
- Ley says the Coalition would remain signed to the Paris Agreement while discarding net zero by 2050 as a domestic target.
- She emphasises focusing on national interest and economic feasibility over aspirational targets.
Domestic Policy Blamed For Rising Bills
- Ley attributes recent Australian price rises primarily to the renewable build and government energy policy rather than global events alone.
- She contends effects from the Ukraine war have 'washed out' and domestic policy is the ongoing driver.