Coal And Gas Commitment Threatens Queensland's Future

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : "This is an important step to ensure all Queenslanders benefit from affordable clean energy, but much more needs to be done to support the remaining Queensland rental properties," said Ms Forrester.
60% : "The future economic growth of Queensland depends on successfully managing the shift to clean energy sooner," she said.
57% : "There is an enormous amount of clean energy investment that could be coming to Queensland with the certainty of coal closure dates.
51% : "Keeping coal and delaying climate action will also mean more hip pocket pain for Queenslanders as extreme weather becomes more frequent and intense.
50% : While the plan acknowledges the ongoing need for renewable energy, it also commits Queensland to more coal and gas generation and provides no definitive closure timeline for the state's coal-fired power stations.
48% : "Rio Tinto's indication they intend to close the Gladstone Power Station six years early should leave no doubt - Queensland's future is not in coal.

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