Hastie’s ultimatum forces a confrontation over the Coalition’s 2050 net zero commitment, raising the prospect of resignations, a Coalition split and leadership pressure on Sussan Ley.
Andrew Hastie says he will resign from shadow cabinet unless the Coalition drops its commitment to net zero by 2050, exposing deep rifts in the party over climate strategy
iSelect data shows average retail rates rose to 38.9¢/kWh by June 2025; economists and industry groups offer competing explanations and solutions
Average retail price climbed from 36.1c to 38.9c per kilowatt-hour between June 2023 and June 2025, outpacing inflation and prompting competing views on the drivers of higher bills.
iSelect data shows average retail rate rose from 36.1 to 38.9 cents per kilowatt-hour between June 2023 and June 2025; economists and industry groups differ on causes and remedies.
iSelect data shows average price rose to 38.9 cents per kWh by June 2025 as economists and industry groups debate causes and remedies
iSelect data shows average residential electricity cost rose from 36.1¢/kWh to 38.9¢/kWh between June 2023 and June 2025, outpacing inflation amid divergent views on causes and remedies.
iSelect finds electricity prices rose nearly 8% in two years as experts debate transmission costs, grid upgrades and household solutions
Plans for a grassed 'bat bridge', tunnel and hop-overs follow identification of rare barbastelle bats; council leader says taxpayers 'will not pay.'