Joyce and Taylor propose scrapping net zero goals for fossil fuel support

Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor proposed abolishing mid-century net zero emissions goals and replacing solar and wind schemes with support for fossil fuels. In a press release, they stated that "Australians need cheaper power, not more ideology". They also promised to introduce a new bill containing eight commitments if elected, including tearing up the safeguard mechanism introduced under Tony Abbott.

The proposal suggests a shift away from current climate policy, which some experts say is based on the fallacy that recent power bill increases are due to renewable energy targets. The plan involves abolishing policies previously introduced by Coalition governments.