Abbott’s dire call on energy

AUSTRALIA is “sleepwalking” to losing industries and jobs with its energy policies, says former prime minister Tony Abbott.

He is worried the Coalition’s proposed national energy guarantee – which will be put to an energy ministers’ meeting on August 10 – prioritises cutting emissions over generating cheaper power.

Speaking on 2GB radio in Sydney yesterday, Mr Abbott said: “I really don’t think our children will thank us if we damage their future in order to make the world a bit colder for them.”