Lee Hanson criticised federal and state governments for pursuing extreme climate targets, arguing they are ignoring the real costs to Australians. She warned that 2035 emissions goals set by states like New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland exceed even Canberra’s ambitions, yet lack transparency about economic and social impacts. Lee Hanson called for an honest debate focused on practical issues such as pollution and cost of living, instead of guilt-driven narratives that risk damaging industries, farmers, and communities.