Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns
Kevin Rudd warned that Australians will reject green energy policies unless they see clear, tangible benefits like lower costs and reliable supply, emphasizing the need for policies to deliver real-world advantages. He pointed to the US Inflation Reduction Act as a model for linking climate action with economic gains, despite setbacks under the Trump administration. Rudd highlighted Australia's potential in renewable energy and green manufacturing, while stressing the importance of geopolitical and economic realities in driving the energy transition. Malcolm Turnbull also supported the shift to renewables, noting their affordability and reliability compared to coal.
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Kevin Rudd said Australians with EVs had been protected from the ‘terror’ of higher pump prices. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The GuardianView image in fullscreenKevin Rudd said Australians with EVs had been protected from the ‘terror’ of higher pump prices. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The GuardianAustralian politicsAustralians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warnsFormer prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices but sees some hope in US experience under Trump Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Petra StockMon 27 Apr 2026 07.07 EDTFirst published on Mon 27 Apr 2026 06.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKevin Rudd has described Donald Trump’s cuts to support for green industries as…
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