Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 23, 2026 ~1 min source read

Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’

Revoke four of six offshore wind energy zones due for completion by the late 2030s: the Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Ocean and Bunbury regions. Require energy funding provided to states and territories prioritises energy affordability and reliability.

Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’

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Revoke four of six offshore wind energy zones due for completion by the late 2030s: the Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Ocean and Bunbury regions.

Require energy funding provided to states and territories prioritises energy affordability and reliability.

Change the Australian Energy Regulator's main focus to affordability and reliability.

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Revoke four of six offshore wind energy zones due for completion by the late 2030s: the Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Ocean and Bunbury regions. Require energy funding provided to states and territories prioritises energy affordability and reliability. Change the Australian Energy Regulator's main focus to affordability and reliability.

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On Wednesday, Taylor's energy spokesperson, Dan Tehan, announced a new bill would be introduced to parliament within 30 days after a Coalition win at the next federal election to ensure affordable, reliable and secure energy to Australians. Remove the legislated net zero by 2050 target. Introduce a renewable energy code of conduct for developers.

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