" A policy of net zero emissions by 2050 will prevent the construction of the 89 coal, gas, and oil projects which are currently in the pipeline across Australia. This would come at a cost of approximately $274 billion across the Australian economy in terms of forgone economic output, which is the equivalent to approximately 14% of the nation’s annual GDP, and prevent the creation of approximately 480,000 jobs. "
Higher energy prices = More money for your business
In the Hunter and Newcastle region, net zero will cost $11.5 billion in foregone economic output which is the equivalent to 20% of annual gross regional product.
Power station closures will force the closure of regional businesses
net zero will prevent the creation of tens of thousands of jobs and 4 years’ worth of job creation.
" Communities in regional Australia would incur the greatest costs from a net zero policy. For example, the analysis identifies that net zero would prevent the creation of approximately 125,000 jobs across North Queensland which is the equivalent to around 25 years’ worth of job creation. "
Taxes on emissions will cost your business serious money
Electorates with the most jobs are risk are heartland seats like Flynn and Maranoa in regional Queensland.
net zero is going to cost you personally
The electricity cost relief promised by an increasing uptake in renewable sources of energy has never come to fruition. Prices are continuing to climb.
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