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MP Advocates 'Do Nothing' Strategy, Ignites Climate Controversy

4/16/2025

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Coalition MP Colin Boyce is stirring controversy with his call for a "do nothing strategy" that could lead to power blackouts, seeing them as a chance to challenge net-zero policies. By engaging with climate science deniers, he aims to sway public sentiment, all while being associated with the Saltbush Club, which actively opposes renewable energy efforts in Australia.

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Story summary

Coalition MP Colin Boyce is stirring controversy with his call for a "do nothing strategy" that could lead to power blackouts, seeing them as a chance to challenge net-zero policies. By engaging with climate science deniers, he aims to sway public sentiment, all while being associated with the Saltbush Club, which actively opposes renewable energy efforts in Australia.