Ahead of an impending federal election, Low Emission Technology Australia is urging Australia’s decision-makers to seize on the opportunity to realise a low emissions future.
LETA has released its 2025 Federal Election Position Statement which outlines five key policy recommendations to establish Australia’s position as a leader in low emissions technologies.
At a high level, the five key recommendations of LETA’s Position Statement are:
- Implement a national carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) strategy.
- Expand the Carbon Capture Technologies Program.
- Adopt a technology-neutral approach to support for hydrogen production.
- Support mines to decarbonise by partnering with industry on scope one emissions abatement projects.
- Include coal mining as an activity qualifying for equitable treatment as a trade-exposed industry under the Safeguard Mechanism.
“LETA’s Election Position Statement presents a clear set of strategic priorities to drive Australia’s leadership in low emissions technologies,” said LETA Chief Executive Mark McCallum.
“Our recommendations are designed to facilitate a seamless transition towards a low emissions economy, recognise the ongoing competitive advantage of Australia’s resource and energy exports and ensure that Australia remains globally competitive while meeting its emissions reduction targets.
“Strategic investment and policy support in these areas will not only reduce emissions but also stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and secure Australia’s position in a global low emissions economy.
“LETA encourages current and future governments to support a technology neutral approach to net zero investment to ensure that Australia is not left behind as nations across the world move toward the cleaner energy economies of the future.
“As other nations like the US and UK invest tens of billions in low emissions technologies, our long-term trading partners like Japan and Korea are looking to Australia for similar signals that we can be relied upon as a leading energy exporter and ensure international competitiveness in a cleaner energy future.”
LETA remains committed to collaborating with government, industry, and our international trading partners to further drive the deployment of vital low emissions technologies.
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Low Emission Technology Australia 2025 Federal Election Position Statement