Jeremy Cordeaux tears into the Albanese government’s renewable obsession, linking rising energy costs and blackouts to failed green policies.
How We Went from Cheapest to Most Expensive Electricity
Australia once boasted some of the cheapest electricity in the world. Fast forward three years under the Albanese government’s renewable-first agenda, and we’re now grappling with soaring bills and unreliable supply. In his July 29 Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, broadcaster Jeremy Cordeaux didn’t hold back—blaming Labor’s energy policy for turning the lights off on Australians, both figuratively and literally.
Jeremy highlighted that the obsession with green energy has not only failed to lower emissions globally but has also crippled household budgets. “It doesn’t matter what we do here in Australia,” he argued. “We account for just 1% of global emissions. Yet we pay the price while others pollute freely.”
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Blackouts in a First World Country
Adding insult to financial injury, Australians are now facing third-world-style blackouts. Jeremy described his own experience with a sudden outage during a live recording. “This is now common,” he warned. “Thank you, Prime Minister.”
The broader issue? Renewable energy sources like wind and solar simply can’t provide consistent base load power. And when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine, the lights go out.
Cost of Living Crisis Tied to Renewables
Cordeaux linked skyrocketing living costs directly to energy reform mismanagement. “The cost of everything is up 30%,” he said, noting that higher power bills drive up prices across the board—from manufacturing to groceries. Despite this, no journalist on the ABC’s Insiders programme questioned Albanese on the root cause of inflation.
Time for a Power Reality Check?
Jeremy’s message is clear: it’s time for a reality check. “The first rule of government,” he reminded viewers, “should be: do no harm.” Australians need an energy policy that prioritises reliability, affordability, and practicality—not ideological vanity projects.
