Australia needs a far more ambitious agenda than the one Anthony Albanese took to the election
Labor’s Ed Husic , Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen with an electric car. ‘We need a faster rollout of electric vehicle charging and smart grid integration.’Labor’s Ed Husic , Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen with an electric car. ‘We need a faster rollout of electric vehicle charging and smart grid integration.’T
But good climate policy can help with all of these. In any case the government must meet voter expectations on climate change going into the next election. Next time it could be Labor that loses seats to climate-friendly independents and Greens. And in this parliament, the Senate will push Labor to do more on climate. Pressure to do more will be even stronger if it ends up a minority government.
Climate change action is often seen as a trade-off between environment and economy. In reality, many investments that will cut emissions will pay for themselves over time.bills can fall as a result of more low-cost renewable power or better energy efficiency. Decarbonising will help Australia stay competitive in global markets. Most measures that cut emissions have other benefits like cleaner air and greater energy security.
The new government, or the Climate Change Authority on its behalf, could convene an inclusive and exhaustive process towards a national long-term climate strategy. If it is a true dialogue among all major groups in society, supported by the best available information, it will unveil a wealth of opportunity and ways to bridge the gaps. And focusing on agreement on goals and broad lines will make subsequent policy implementation politically easier.
In transport we need a faster rollout of electric vehicle charging and smart grid integration. Road tax reform can ensure that all cars pay for road use, differentiated for carbon emissions, local air pollution and congestion. And governments need to massively invest in better public transport because ever more cars is not the answer.
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