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Australia's Renewable Energy Goals Threatened by Election Politics

2/18/2025

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Australia's largest wind and solar tender is set to close this week, as the federal Labor government pushes for an ambitious 23 GW of new renewable capacity by 2030. However, the outcome could be influenced by the looming federal election, where a divided political landscape may threaten the future of these green initiatives, especially with the Coalition's preference for nuclear energy.

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Story summary

Australia's largest wind and solar tender is set to close this week, as the federal Labor government pushes for an ambitious 23 GW of new renewable capacity by 2030. However, the outcome could be influenced by the looming federal election, where a divided political landscape may threaten the future of these green initiatives, especially with the Coalition's preference for nuclear energy.