63: 'A long term framework' with Zali Steggall MP

In Episode 63 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Zali Steggall MP, the Federal Member for Warringah and a prominent advocate for climate action. Luke and Zali discuss the importance of proactive effort on climate adaptation, how she would approach negotiations in a hung parliament, and her policies for transitioning buildings and industry to a net zero economy. This is the fourth and final episode in a series of special episodes featuring key players from across the political spectrum ahead of the election expected in May 2022. Mentioned in this episode: 5-step plan to Net Zero for Australia (Zali Steggall) Leveraging tax incentives to improve energy performance (Energy Efficiency Council) Key topics: ● Climate adaptation ● Potential priorities for independents in a hung parliament ● Sectoral emissions reduction policies versus the whole of economy carbon pricing ● Improving the energy and emissions performance of existing buildings ● Using the tax system to support small to medium manufacturers in the transition to net zero Connect with our guest: Find Zali at https://twitter.com/zalisteggall Connect with us: Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil Email us at [email protected] To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts