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"What an opportunity Australia has before it.
The thumping victory to Labor, unimaginable just months ago, or even while
chomping on the democracy sausage on Saturday afternoon, means that the
Australian federal government now has a clear mandate to do something great –
accelerate the transition to renewables and get really serious about climate
targets.
Australia has rejected the Gina Rinehart vision of a nuclear-powered,
iron-domed Australia living in climate denial and perpetual fear.
The foot soldiers Australia’s richest person sent into electoral battle, armed
with real and imaginary MAGA caps, have been dispatched by voters. Opposition
leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat, and energy spokesman Ted O’Brien very
nearly did.
There will now be nearly as many independents in the lower house as there are
Liberals, or members of the LNP or Nationals. How envious must the Americans
feel! Trumpism has been repudiated. Common sense, respect for the science, and
empathy has prevailed. And Australia can even be sure there will be another
election in three years time. The US, not so much.
It is remarkable that, after two decades of political argy-bargy, the loudest
and sanest voices across the floor from Labor will not be from seeking favours
from the fossil fuel industry, but from those urging the government to go
harder, to aim higher."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
