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Queensland Government's Coal Plan Sparks Controversy and Debate
10/15/2025
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- The Queensland Liberal National Party (LNP) government unveiled an energy roadmap extending coal-fired plants to 2046, reversing the 2035 phase-out.
- Treasurer David Janetzki says households would save about $1,035 annually and energy costs would fall by $26 billion by 2035.
- Former Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk condemns the plan as a betrayal of voters.
- The plan has sparked significant debate about Queensland's energy future and emissions targets.
