Dutton Warns of ‘California-Style Blackouts’ Under Albanese’s Renewable Plan

Published on July 14, 2024

Opposition leader Peter Dutton is concerned the Albanese government’s renewables energy policy could lead to California-style “blackouts” in the future. However, Prime Minister Anthony attacked the Coalition’s “risky” nuclear plan on the weekend, raising concerns it will stop investment in renewables. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom was forced to extend the life of a nuclear plant in his state in December by five years to stop blackouts. In an interview with 2GB, Mr. Dutton said in America, both the Democrats and Republicans favour nuclear power and he does not understand why the Australian Labor Party has been left behind....