Candidates from Centre Alliance have been assessed as independents. Centre Alliance, formerly known as the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT), is a centrist political party in Australia based in the state of South Australia. It currently has two representatives in the Parliament, one each in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
“Action on climate change is urgent and necessary. The Government needs to step up for the good of our environment, society and the economy.”
Action on climate change is urgent and necessary. The Government needs to step up for the good of our environment, society and the economy.
The Government’s current target for zero emissions by 2050 is not good enough. Relying on gas and emerging technologies is not going to deliver the critical results we need. They need to come up with a better plan to deliver zero emissions by 2035.
Constant changes in Federal policy makes bipartisan consensus on climate change more important than ever. I see my role on the crossbench as encouraging this consensus and helping support action on climate change.
Grassroots Australia must continue to keep climate action on the national agenda and who continues to find practical solutions. There needs to be financial and legislative support for regional Australia to benefit from renewable energy.