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WORKING FAMILIES SOLD OUT BY RET

Press Releases August 20 2009

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Over the next decade hard working Australian families will pay through the nose for electricity thanks to the passing of the Rudd government’s renewable energy target legislation, Family First Leader Senator Steve Fielding said today.

“As electricity prices sky rocket because of the Rudd government’s new renewable energy target laws every Australian should send their power bills to Kevin Rudd,” Senator Steve Fielding said.

“I’m in favour of renewable energy but it must always be weighed up against the cost. I don’t think the majority of Australian’s want to pay double or triple what they already do on their power bills.

“The Rudd government shouldn’t shoulder all the blame in passing the renewable energy targets. The coalition did a last minute deal and sold out hard working mums and dads.

“The coalition’s approach to both the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the RET has been a dog breakfast.

“Barnaby Joyce clearly isn’t happy with having to tow the line on the RET. I suggest he and his Nationals’ mates jump ship and join Family First.”