The LNP has a vision for an energy supply that is affordable, reliable and sustainable.
We support a balance in the mix of generation sources to achieve that. Secure baseload supply like coal and natural gas is critical for the reliability for our network, and will underpin any shift to renewables.
Our first step towards this is the LNP’s commitment to institute a Maintenance Guarantee on our state-owned coal-fired power plants.
A major driver in higher power prices has been the failure of the power plant at Callide. Last year, Queenslanders’ bills increased by 19.9%, three times the national average, and while other States’ energy costs have been going down, ours continue to rise.
Now we know this is all because Labor failed to maintain the power plant properly.
Instead of investing money into maintenance of the Callide power plant, Labor was ripping money out to plug its budget blowouts in other projects.
The LNP’s Maintenance Guarantee will ensure the necessary work required to keep our power plant up and running will be carried out to ensure long term cost-of- living relief as well as improving reliability.
Where we differ with this Government is a focus on driving real reform to lower the underlying costs of government services – like electricity.
The LNP’s Maintenance Guarantees will ensure all our power assets are maintained, including our local Tarong Power Station. This will also ensure a focus on worker safety and longer-term employment certainty.
