Peter Dutton misrepresents Labor's energy plan as 'renewables-only'

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AAP FactCheck – Peter Dutton is falsely claiming that Labor's plans for the future of the power grid rely entirely on renewable energy.

The Opposition leader1 has declared multiple times that Labor's "renewables-only" agenda will drive up power prices and cause blackouts.

But experts say the critique mischaracterises Labor's plan, failing to recognise a key role for fossil fuels that Energy Minister Chris Bowen has described as "life insurance". 

Period17 Feb 2025

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  • TitlePeter Dutton misrepresents Labor's energy plan as 'renewables-only'
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletAAP
    Media typeNews
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date17/02/25
    DescriptionAAP FactCheck – Peter Dutton is falsely claiming that Labor's plans for the future of the power grid rely entirely on renewable energy.

    The Opposition leader1 has declared multiple times that Labor's "renewables-only" agenda will drive up power prices and cause blackouts.

    But experts say the critique mischaracterises Labor's plan, failing to recognise a key role for fossil fuels that Energy Minister Chris Bowen has described as "life insurance".
    Producer/AuthorMatthew Elmas
    URLhttps://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/peter-dutton-misrepresents-labors-energy-plan-as-renewables-only/
    PersonsTom Longden
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