ELECTION ISSUE
Status:Open
Australian Election: Where Do Candidates Stand on Climate Change?
CLIMATE-SKEPTICCLIMATE-CONCERNED
Positions
David Littleproud"Labor’s 100% renewables approach ignores reality. We need nuclear in our energy mix for reliability and stability."Apr 24, 2025
Anthony Albanese"I take climate change seriously, and my government takes climate change seriously."Apr 24, 2025
David Littleproud“I’m about practical outcomes, whether that’s about having a cleaner environment or giving farmers and emergency services the right tools to adapt.”Aug 25, 2021
Adam Bandt"Getting solar on your rental will help lower your power bill *and* emissions. It’s good for renters and good for the environment."Apr 24, 2025
Anthony AlbaneseLabor will "[u]nlock $8 billion of additional investment in renewable energy and low emissions technologies through a $2 billion expansion of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation."Apr 09, 2025
Adam BandtThe Greens will "[b]an all new coal, oil and gas projects, cancel exploration permits, and block expansions using federal powers."Apr 02, 2025
Adam BandtThe Greens will "[e]stablish a national Climate Response Service, managed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to provide skilled, scalable disaster response and recovery teams."Apr 02, 2025
Peter DuttonThe Liberals will "[e]nsure the preservation and protection of our natural wonders like our treasured Great Barrier Reef."Jan 15, 2025
Anthony Albanese"Only Labor is committed to acting on climate change and protecting our Great Barrier Reef."Apr 24, 2025
Peter Dutton"We will defund the activist-led Environmental Defenders Office that’s stymied projects across the country."Apr 13, 2025
Adam Bandt"To prevent these disasters getting worse, we need to take strong climate action."Apr 24, 2025
Adam Bandt"We’ll establish a Protected Areas Fund to purchase land and work with states and territories to protect & manage the places that need it."Apr 24, 2025
Peter DuttonA Dutton Coalition will "[s]ecure the National Water Grid by supporting projects which will improve water security for communities and farmers."Jan 15, 2025
Anthony AlbaneseLabor will "[d]eliver more cheap, clean reliable renewable energy to get our energy grid to 82% renewables by 2030."Apr 09, 2025
Adam BandtThe Greens will "[l]egislate a 75% emissions cut by 2030 and net-zero by 2035, with a goal of 100% renewables by 2030, coordinated by a National Climate Action Taskforce."Apr 02, 2025