Taylor to Repeal Climate Policies Within 30 Days

Prime Minister‑elect Angus Taylor has pledged to roll back a range of emissions‑reduction and renewable‑energy policies that were introduced or supported by previous Coalition governments. Within 30 days of a federal election win, his energy spokesperson, Dan Tehan, announced a new bill that would aim to secure “affordable, reliable and secure” energy for Australians. The proposed legislation would scrap vehicle emissions standards, remove the legislated net‑zero‑by‑2050 target, and revoke four of six offshore wind energy zones slated for completion by the late 2030s – the Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Ocean and Bunbury zones. It would also introduce a renewable‑energy code of conduct for developers, mandate that state and territory energy funding prioritise affordability and reliability, and shift the Australian Energy Regulator’s primary focus to those same metrics.

The move has drawn criticism from Liberal and National MPs who argue that the reforms would “let climate change rip” by undermining the country’s climate commitments. Opponents contend that the removal of vehicle emissions standards and the net‑zero target would reverse progress made under previous administrations, while the revocation of offshore wind projects could delay the expansion of renewable capacity. Supporters claim the changes are necessary to curb rising energy costs and protect consumers. The bill will be introduced to parliament in the coming weeks, and its passage will be closely watched by both climate advocates and industry stakeholders.