RET threat protects PM Abbott’s mates
Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne says the Renewable Energy Target has been a major contributor to cutting pollution and energy costs, and must not be scaled down or abandoned.
"Tony Abbott wants to destroy jobs, destroy investment and make power more expensive for consumers all because he wants to protect the old coal-fired generators and gas companies," said Senator Milne.
"Tony Abbott's mates in the big end of town, in the coal industry in particular, can't cope with the competition from renewable energy.