Labor plays blame game

Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables, David Southwick

Thanks to Daniel Andrews’ policy to shutdown Hazelwood, Victoria is on the verge of a power crisis with higher prices and blackouts.

Daniel Andrews and his minister, true to form, expect the Federal Government to clean up Labor’s mess, instead of taking responsibility for their destructive ideological energy policies.

Daniel Andrews forced the closure of Hazelwood through his $252 million tax grab on coal and go-it-alone 40% renewable energy target, now Victoria and all other states are paying the price.

Labor needs to stop playing politics and work with the Federal Government to give Victorians energy affordability and security – not just more spin.

Media contact:      Michael Lewis         0433 495 454         michael.lewis@opposition.vic.gov.au