Labor and Liberal’s net-zero experiment is now collapsing under its own weight, with even major energy companies conceding that prices will continue to rise despite years of political promises. Australian families were assured that renewables would deliver cheaper power,   instead they are facing soaring bills, business closures, and growing uncertainty about the nation’s energy future.

One of the most alarming warnings has come from Tomago, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, where more than 1,000 jobs are now at risk because the company cannot secure affordable long-term energy beyond 2028. For One Nation, this crisis is not a failure of industry, it is a failure of net-zero policy.

For years, One Nation has cautioned that Australia cannot run a modern economy on slogans, guesswork, and wishful thinking. The party argues that energy policy must be grounded in reliability, affordability, and national interest. That means keeping the lights on, keeping power bills down, and ensuring Australian jobs stay in Australia.

As families struggle and businesses fight to survive, One Nation says it is time for Parliament to stop selling fairytales and start telling Australians the truth: the current path is unsustainable, and the country needs an energy policy that works for its people — not against them.