- In their first term Labor refused to legislate a 2030 target stronger than the absurdly weak 43% because they thought it would be a betrayal of their 'mandate' Their 'mandate' isn't just a minimum, it's a maximum too. This effect will be 10x worse in this 2nd term, given their wild majority
- Haven't said much yet about the election, coz there's a lot to take in, the dust hasn't settled, and hot takes generally turn out to be wrong. But I'm just here right now to say this: THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A MANDATE Especially if you won on 35% This "get out of the way" business? Get stuffed.
- The Albanese that says rapid emissions reductions = widespread blackouts? That's the guy you're going to see way more of during the next three years. bsky.app/profile/keta...
- The fossil fuel industry isn't using lube on the ALPs mandate, that's for sure. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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