Chris Bowen has called out Matt Canavan for 'telling lies' about the impact of renewable energy as he introduced a new climate change bill to parliament which should reduce energy prices in the long term.
“He claims that renewable energy is expensive… that nuclear energy is cheap. That’s a lie.All energy sources - whether coal or renewable - have been under scrutiny in recent months as the nation grapples with soaring power bills and an energy crisis.However, energy prices are the tip of the iceberg for Australian households as they are forced to spend more on mortgages, face rising inflation and higher costs at the checkout for essentials.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris ha hit back at Matt Canavan and defended the Albanese governments Climate Change Bill on the day of it's introduction to parliament. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley But legislating in the senate is currently in question as it will need the support of the Greens who hold 12 of 18 seats in the crossbench.
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