Despite calling for a swift transition to renewables, the Traditional Owners were quoted in the Strategy, which says gas will be necessary until 2050.
Two separate Traditional Owner groups have accused the federal government of misappropriating their words to falsely imply support for the 'Future Gas Strategy'. Released by federal resources minister Madeleine King last week, the strategy details the government's plans for the sector, declaring the fossil fuel's necessity to remain part of the nation's energy mix until at least 2050.
" The strategy touts the benefits of 'gas-powered generation' as "important for grid security and reliability", which can "complement ... wind and solar generation". The same section notes the adverse effects of unreliable diesel-powered microgrids, disproportionately used by remote First Nations communities, before quoting the Nurrdalinji submission. "Energy security is a pressing issue," the quote reads.
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