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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Basford Canales and Petra Stock

Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’

Angus Taylor, in a dark suit, looks off to the side while speaking to media outdoors
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal several climate and renewable energy policies. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Angus Taylor has vowed to repeal a raft of emissions reduction and renewable energy policies, including several measures supported by or introduced under past Coalition governments, within a month of being elected prime minister, prompting accusations he would “let climate change rip”.

On Wednesday, Taylor’s energy spokesperson, Dan Tehan, announced a new bill would be introduced to parliament within 30 days after a Coalition win at the next federal election to ensure affordable, reliable and secure energy to Australians.

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