Labor Attacks Queensland Jobs
Media Release
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reiterated her strong support for a new coal-fired power station at Collinsville.
Senator Hanson’s support comes as New South Wales Labor Senator Jenny McAllister pushes for a feasibility study into the power station be scrapped, a move backed by Labor and the Greens.
“I stand by my previous statements that we need another coal-fired power station in North Queensland,” Senator Hanson said.
“That’s what the rest of the world is looking to do. They realise that renewable energy will not generate the reliable power required to run our businesses and power our homes at a reasonable cost.”
Senator McAllister has a disallowance motion listed for today, calling for a feasibility study into the Collinsville power station to be cancelled.
“Senator McAllister needs to keep her bloody nose out of it. She has no understanding of the high prices the people of North Queensland pay for their electricity. She hasn’t got a clue,” Senator Hanson said.
“This is more proof that Labor puts climate alarmism ahead of affordable energy, manufacturing and jobs.
“I won’t be supporting her motion, no way in the world.”
The comments follow Senator Hanson’s and One Nation’s strong support for coal-powered electricity, which was again made clear in February.
See media release here: https://www.senatorhanson.com.au/2020/02/10/coal-confusion-splits-shaky-coalition-one-nation-strong-on-fossil-fuels/
and Sky News interview here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1090541527955401
