Jeremy Rockliff’s Marinus media release borders on incoherent.
It is not clear what agreement he is seeking, what the circumstances are, or what they are doing.
What is clear is that he needs to consult with Labor about the agreement under the caretaker guidelines, not because of any public statement by Labor, but because they are the rules.
If the agreement he refers to is the one to establish a special purpose vehicle to actually build project Marinus, it is at least a year overdue.
To come to the Opposition, four days out from a deadline showcases everything you need to know about how completely broken Jeremy Rockliff’s government is. How long have they had this proposal in front of them?
We will accept the briefing and act in the best interests of Tasmanians.
We’ve been very clear that Tasmania can play a role in helping to decarbonise the rest of the economy, and we will make sure that we can install more on island generation, including windfarms to support our economy first, and then help the mainland.
Our Marinus policy, like our broader energy policy, unashamedly puts Tasmania first, unlike the Liberals who put the mainland first.
Dean Winter MP
Shadow Minister for Energy
