Affordable and reliable energy is a priority for Australians over net zero targets, according to a poll commissioned by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA).
The new poll undertaken by Dynata in early June asked Australians, “What should be the main focus of the federal government’s energy policy?”
In response, 57 percent responded with affordability, up from 41 percent in 2022. Meanwhile, 24 percent responded with reliability, down from 31 percent in 2022.
Only 19 percent of individuals surveyed in the poll responded with “meeting the net zero emissions by 2050 target,” down from 28 percent in 2022.
IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild said support for prioritising affordability and reliability has increased from 72 percent to 81 percent compared to 2022....
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