Energy

O'Neill stated that the government had prioritised energy bill relief, delivering three rounds of direct assistance including a $75 quarterly deduction and an upcoming $150 rebate. O'Neill argued that the government's economic management had reduced inflation and lowered interest rates, contrasting this with the opposition's record. O'Neill claimed that the opposition's nuclear energy proposal was a costly fantasy that would require cuts to essential services like Medicare.

Roberts argued that the promise to reduce power bills by $275 had not been fulfilled and that bills remained at record highs. Roberts claimed that the push for net zero emissions and reliance on intermittent renewable energy sources were driving up costs, whereas coal provided the cheapest baseload power. Roberts proposed guaranteeing minimum operating times for baseload power stations to reduce prices by up to 50 per cent, arguing that other parties were committed to expensive net zero policies.

Rennick supported the motion, agreeing that the Prime Minister had failed to lower power prices as promised. Rennick criticised both major parties for focusing on political attacks rather than offering practical solutions to the energy crisis. Rennick argued that voters were disillusioned with government and wanted politicians to present clear plans for improving opportunities and reducing costs.

Polley highlighted that the opposition had failed to deliver on 22 energy policies during their decade in government, whereas the Labor government had provided multiple rounds of cost-of-living relief. Polley argued that the opposition's nuclear energy policy lacked cost estimates and timelines, posing a risk to families and businesses. Polley claimed that the opposition was attempting to rewrite history by now supporting measures they had previously opposed.

Kovacic argued that power bills in New South Wales had risen by an average of $1,300, contradicting the Prime Minister's repeated promises of a $275 reduction. Kovacic claimed that the government's $150 rebate was an inefficient, non-means-tested subsidy that failed to address the underlying cost crisis. Kovacic stated that high energy costs were a key factor in the closure of 29,000 businesses and that families were struggling with increased mortgage interest payments.