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MP's Anti-Renewable Stance Threatens Jobs and Energy Stability

3/17/2025

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Colin Boyce, the federal MP for Flynn, stands against renewable energy projects like the Smoky Creek solar farm, labeling them as unreliable. In contrast, Rio Tinto has successfully secured energy contracts for its Boyne Island smelter, showcasing the potential of wind, solar, and battery storage. Boyce's stance risks spreading misinformation that threatens local jobs and energy stability.

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Colin Boyce, the federal MP for Flynn, stands against renewable energy projects like the Smoky Creek solar farm, labeling them as unreliable. In contrast, Rio Tinto has successfully secured energy contracts for its Boyne Island smelter, showcasing the potential of wind, solar, and battery storage. Boyce's stance risks spreading misinformation that threatens local jobs and energy stability.