Coalition backflip threatens jobs and investment

In response to this week’s announcement, BZE Chief Researcher Matt McKee, said:

“Policy flip-flops damage investor confidence, create sovereign risk and drive capital offshore.The consequences for jobs and manufacturing in our regions are real.

“Industrial regions such as the Hunter in NSW and Gladstone in QLD are already getting on with decarbonisation. Customers demand it, investors require it, and the global economy is moving towards it. Australia cannot afford to fall behind.“

Australia’s regions hold the key to a clean industrial future — but only if national policy meets the moment. They’re forging ahead as leaders. Communities need confidence, not confusion.

“Our National Action Plan is clear: a coordinated national ambition gives industry the confidence to build. Regions require aligned and coordinated infrastructure, policy, workforce, finance, and approvals to get on with the job. Rolling back targets risks plunging everything deeper into disarray.

“Science-driven targets are the starting line, not the finish line.”

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BZE's National Action Plan lays out a coordinated, evidence-based approach to industrial decarbonisation, identifying five critical success themes: stable policy signals, infrastructure readiness, industry plans, social licence, and financing availability. Reversing clear national targets directly impacts three of these themes. For more information visit: www.bze.org.au/impact/national-action-plan

‍Media contact:
Michelle Lee
Communications Manager
Beyond Zero Emissions
Email: michelle.lee@bze.org.au