Net Zero = Australia's resources and cash emptied

China get Australian Iron Ore to build weapons, tanks and ships, Australia has handed everything to them. We in Australia have to pay high prices for our own resources. Then you have the rest of the world and Australia themselves say China is the biggest threat to the world, as we hand over everything no a silver plater.

Politicians are selling us down the creek

For Howard's gold medal performance.

As long as China gets it the people winning are the Ausyralian Labor marionettes

Another carbon tax call it was it is

Malcolm clearly worried there are listening devices hidden in the dim sims

We have it all. Why are we giving it away, then costing us thousands to procure these 'luxuries'?

Net zero is hypocrisy, we can sell coal and gas but not use it.

Spot On.

Gerard Rennick for Australian Leader Not Prime minister or President. ♥️

China gets our premium produce, our best beef and seafood and in return we get Chinese junk. Free trade isn't fair trade.

It is a complete joke alright

I'm with you Malcolm keep up the great work

Bring manufacturing back into Australia from China and other countries but where are the engineer’s. Most have retired or too old to work. Australian has lost years of experience in this area. Sold our Australia this government has.

Meanwhile China builds more coal energy plants

Disgusting what's happened to our great country, we simply need new leadership, and l shall return to the country l Love

It’s ok..they will all meet their targets under labour..they will just be closed.

Use a lift setup, as a containers that go up and down, producing mega voltages each day, using gears. It's not rocket science

We’re not Australia anymore wee a part of china

UPDATED DRAFT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSAL Title: Amendment to Protect Sovereign Resource Ownership and Guarantee Free Domestic Energy During Export Preamble: We, the people of Australia, declare that the natural resources of this land are the collective inheritance of all Australians. In a time when energy costs are rising, and multinationals profit from exporting our resources, we affirm that the rights of Australians come first. Our Constitution must protect public ownership, energy sovereignty, and affordability. Section X – National Resource Sovereignty and Energy Rights Public Ownership of Resources All natural resources of Australia—including but not limited to coal, gas, oil, uranium, water, rare earths, and solar/wind assets—are the collective property of the Australian people. Australians Must Come First (a) No Australian citizen shall be required to pay for electricity, gas, or domestic energy while any coal, gas, oil, uranium, or electricity is exported overseas. (b) During any period of export, all households shall receive a minimum standard supply of electricity and heating free of charge, funded directly from resource royalties and export earnings. Limitations on Foreign Ownership and Control No foreign government, company, or multinational entity shall hold controlling ownership, licensing rights, or long-term leases over Australia’s critical natural resources or energy infrastructure without public approval by referendum. Transparency and Accountability All resource extraction and export contracts must be: Fully public and published online in full; Independently audited every 3 years; Cancelled or renegotiated if they fail to serve the public benefit. National Energy Security Guarantee The Australian Government shall maintain national reserves of all critical resources to ensure uninterrupted domestic supply, and no export shall be permitted if it causes domestic shortage or price increases. Citizen Resource Oversight Council A publicly elected Citizen Resource Council shall be formed to: Monitor all dealings involving national resources; Review foreign ownership; Publish public reports and hold decision-makers accountable. Transitional Clause: All existing contracts that violate this amendment must be renegotiated or reviewed within 12 months of this amendment coming into force. Summary Purpose: To guarantee Australians never pay for essential energy while our resources are exported for foreign profit. To return control of Australian resources to Australians, and ensure that our wealth is used to benefit the people—not corporations.

At the end of the day if you can buy carbon credits it’s not about the environment it’s about money

What about CO2 in fizzy drinks Coca-Cola bottling to close. All beer companies and sparking water too I guess. Dangerous for the atmosphere but fantastic to drink.

China has made massive strides in renewable energy over the past two decades—more than any other country—though it does admittedly faces big contradictions (like its continued use of coal). Of course Australia will continue to use gas despite its renewables commitments. 1. World Leader in Installed Renewable Capacity • China has the largest installed capacity of renewables in the world, including: • Wind power: Over 400 GW (gigawatts), more than double that of the U.S. • Solar power: Over 600 GW as of 2025, more than one-third of the world’s total. • Hydropower: Still the world’s largest, with over 400 GW, led by massive dams like the Three Gorges. 2. Massive Domestic Manufacturing • China dominates the global solar supply chain, producing: • Over 80% of the world’s solar panels. • The majority of batteries and rare earth components used in clean energy tech. • This gives China strategic control of global green energy production. 3. Aggressive Investment • China invests more in renewables annually than any other country. • In 2023 alone, it spent over US$550 billion on clean energy. • This includes funding for infrastructure, grid upgrades, and battery storage. 4. Leading in Energy Storage • China is rapidly expanding large-scale battery projects, critical for storing wind and solar energy. • It’s on track to have more battery storage than the rest of the world combined by 2030. 5. Green Cities & Electric Vehicles • China leads the world in electric vehicle (EV) adoption: • Over 50% of global EV sales happen in China. • The country has built millions of public charging stations. • Urban policies in cities like Shenzhen and Beijing have replaced entire bus and taxi fleets with electric vehicles. 6. Ultra High Voltage (UHV) Transmission Lines • China pioneered UHV power lines to send renewable electricity from inland deserts to coastal cities. • This makes it possible to build massive solar/wind farms in remote regions and still power major population centres. 7. Still Building Coal, But… • Yes, China is still building coal plants—but many are designed as backups to support renewable variability. • It’s also shutting down older, dirtier coal plants and replacing them with more efficient or cleaner alternatives. 8. Global Green Energy Expansion • Through its Belt and Road Initiative, China is exporting green tech—building solar and wind farms in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The Big Picture China is both the largest emitter and the largest investor in solutions to climate change. It’s a paradox: coal and clean energy coexist, but the momentum toward renewables is undeniable—and accelerating.

Unfortunately manufacturers in the western world can't compete with countries that don't have regulations to protect employees, let alone air and land. The only way we could even the playing field is to impose import tariffs on countries that don't meet our standards.