Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’
Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to repeal multiple climate and renewable energy policies within 30 days of a potential Coalition victory. The proposed legislation aims to remove the safeguard mechanism, nuclear prohibitions, and vehicle emissions standards while revoking several offshore wind zones. Critics, including government ministers and environmental groups, have condemned the plan as dangerous climate denial that would harm the economy and increase energy costs.
- ▪Angus Taylor announced that a new bill would be introduced within 30 days of a Coalition election win to reverse eight specific climate policies.
- ▪The proposed bill includes removing the safeguard mechanism, nuclear prohibitions, and the legislated net zero by 2050 target.
- ▪Energy Minister Chris Bowen criticized the plan for potentially making Australia poorer and less secure by restricting consumer choices like home batteries and electric vehicles.
- ▪The policy reversal has been criticized by opposition figures and environmental groups as an act of economic self-harm that abandons the low-carbon economy.
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Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal several climate and renewable energy policies. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenOpposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal several climate and renewable energy policies. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPAustralian politicsAngus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sarah Basford Canales and Petra StockWed 23 Sep 2026 02.45 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 02.48 EDTSharePrefer…
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