MK:ConclusionA Future Made in Australia will need secure energy...

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Conclusion

A Future Made in Australia will need secure energy supplies. And that means for some jurisdictions, Australian gas.

But we can be under no illusions that our primary goal is net zero.

Future generations of Australians depend on that.

This means we must reduce emissions from gas.

Ensuring Australia continues to have adequate access to reasonably priced gas will be key to delivering an 82 per cent renewable energy grid by 2030, and to achieve our commitment to reach net zero by 2050.

We will need gas to support Australian manufacturing and Australian industry, and tens of thousands of Australian jobs.

Gas is clearly going to be integral to reaching our net zero goals – it’s our insurance policy for the energy grid as we move to cleaner and greener renewables.

That’s why we are so committed to maintaining the health and growth of the sector, through the Future Gas Strategy and other measures.

Thank you again for this opportunity and please enjoy the rest of the program.