One Nation's state leader wants NSW to be more like Texas and Florida
The NSW One Nation leader promises to reverse bans on uranium mining and nuclear energy, invest in coal-fired power and slash regulation to get "out of the way of business".
One Nation has appointed Mike Newman as its new leader for New South Wales, with the aim of making the state more like Texas and Florida. Newman, a former investment commissioner for NSW, plans to reverse bans on uranium mining, invest in coal-fired and nuclear power, and reduce regulations. The NSW election is set for March 2027.
In California, which has a "very heavy net zero, very left-wing" government, a "net loss of 1.2 million people" fled to other states after COVID-19, Newman argues. Texas, on the other hand, attracts people due to its "cheap energy and low taxes." Newman wants to bring "cheap energy" to NSW, similar to Florida and Texas, to make businesses more competitive.
Newman plans to close the Eraring coal-fired power station, describing it as "economic suicide," and advocates for a future energy mix that includes coal and nuclear power. He is open to hosting a nuclear power plant and nuclear waste dump in the Hunter region, as long as there is public consultation.
The party, under Newman's leadership, will focus on a "business-first agenda," including removing payroll tax for businesses in rural areas and halving the tax for those in metropolitan areas. The party also plans to abandon the state's renewable energy zones (REZs).
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