Morning Mail: Coalition’s energy rules ‘timebomb’, Trump’s spokeswoman resigns, Europe enjoys solar blackout
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? The Coalition is facing pushback over its pledge to scrap construction rules aimed at improving energy efficiency for homes. Energy ‘timebomb’ | A Coalition plan to abolish compulsory energy standards for new homes that help reduce people’s…
The Coalition faces criticism over its plan to eliminate energy efficiency standards for new homes, dubbed a "cost-of-living timebomb" by advocates. This move could exacerbate inequality by failing to protect vulnerable households from extreme temperatures. Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg presented the proposal in a comprehensive speech, but it has drawn strong opposition from those worried about its societal impact.
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