Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim

The GuardianWednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:37:17 AM
Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
Academics are pushing back against claims made by the Nationals regarding net zero costing, stating that their research has been misrepresented. They clarify that their findings are based on assumptions related to costs for overseas customers rather than Australians.
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