Yallourn Power Station

And that has all sorts of problems, namely that it can't actually run 24-7.

And so they're looking at this closure date of 2028 for Yulon and then 2035 for Luoyang as well shortly after it and going, how are we going to have enough energy to keep the lights on? And there's serious reliability concerns.

And governments have just been kicking the can down the road for many years in Victoria.

And so I think people are waking up to the fact and going, no, we need something right now.

We're saying you must use renewable energy, but we're not building enough renewable energy projects to power them.

And I might add, in 18 months' time, we're shutting down Yallourn Power Station, which currently generates almost 20% of Victoria's electricity.

Will you abandon net zero for Victoria given that all it's done for energy prices is double or triple them because energy prices are possibly the main driver of improving and turning around Victoria's drastic economic situation.

And I might just add to that, one of the big, I guess, elements of net zero here in Victoria is the imminent closure of the Yallourn Power Station in 18 months' time.

So will you dump all that?

So as I've been saying to you, Tom, and to people right around the state, I have serious concerns about the shortfalls of energy when your lawn closes in mid-2028.

Les is not a fan.

He says, what a beige personality-free pair to choose to host any morning show.

And our interview with Jess Wilson about an hour and a half ago, Alan says, why are no politicians talking about extending the life of the Yallourn power station? I agree, Alan.

I think if we shut it down as early as January 2028, which is only, what, 15, 16 months away, that's 20% of our power supply, which it just is off.

Will you abandon net zero for Victoria given that all it's done for energy prices is double or triple them because energy prices are possibly the main driver of improving and turning around Victoria's drastic economic situation.

And I might just add to that, one of the big, I guess, elements of net zero here in Victoria is the imminent closure of the Yallourn Power Station in 18 months' time.

So will you dump all that?

So as I've been saying to you, Tom, and to people right around the state, I have serious concerns about the shortfalls of energy when your lawn closes in mid-2028.

Beyond increased cost delays or cancellation of these projects would also impact the reliability of Victoria's electrical system, risking more blackouts and more reliance on the state's declining gas reserves.

This is in the context of Gippsland's Yallourn Power Station's impending closure in 2028, and currently this power station delivers a fifth of the state's electricity.

Environment Victoria CEO Jono Lenors commented, Victoria has already the cheapest power in the country because of renewable energy.

The risk to Victorians is that the next government abandons these projects designed to deliver cheaper, cleaner energy to our homes and businesses, just as they're starting to pay off.