The Smart Energy Council is horrified that the National Party’s hatred of renewable energy has morphed into violent language.
Former deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce urging people to “get ready to load that magazine” at an anti-renewable rally is utterly terrifying, Smart Energy Council Chief Executive, John Grimes says.
“There’s no doubt that the Coalition has been weaponising anti-renewable sentiment, but we didn’t think they would go this far,” Mr Grimes said.
“Renewable energy workers are heroes, they should never be threatened with violent language and nor should our political leaders or any other members of the community.”
“Mr Joyce knows full well the political climate he’s operating in, one where disinformation is literally being used to justify assassination attempts.”
“The Nationals have long been the party for fossil fuel interests, I would bet even their coal and gas donors would be second guessing their investment here.”
The Smart Energy Council stands by Australia’s reliable renewable energy workers, and their families. We will not accept bullying and intimidation by vested political interests and call on the Coalition to de-escalate their anti-science, anti-economic, anti-Australian attacks on workers.
