The PM says anti-fossil fuel activists must be ‘sensible’ about the need for oil and gas exploration, defending the industry’s role in keeping the lights on.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on critics of the government’s decision to release more than 47 square kilometres of ocean for offshore oil and gas exploration, saying fossil fuels still dominate Australia’s energy needs.
“But these lights that are on in this press conference are powered with – and this building is a pretty good building, there are solar panels, all of that – but chances are if you’re in NSW at the moment and you flick a switch, then that will not be powered by renewables.” to ensure sufficient supply for the domestic market, after the competition regulator warned of a 10 per cent shortfall in 2023.Industry observers are confident a deal is likely between Ms King and the trio of producers, with speculation the minister will be meeting the key players in coming weeks.
“At the same time as we strive to reduce emissions it must be emphasised that continued exploration for oil and gas in Commonwealth waters is central to alleviating future domestic gas shortfalls.” “Labor has made a mockery of its own weak climate target by offering up new areas of ocean acreage for fossil fuel companies to plunder, pollute and profit from in a time of climate emergency,” Senator Whish-Wilson said.
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