Australia’s energy future is a critical policy area for New South Wales.

The mining industry provides an economic bedrock for New South Wales, delivers thousands of jobs across the State, and provides a stable domestic energy supply. The NSW Nationals are dedicated to a diverse, economically profitable, and socially responsible energy future. We acknowledge that regional areas are the powerhouse of New South Wales, and the impact of changes on these communities can have far reaching consequences.

Our principles for a cleaner future for all in New South Wales

People living in regional, rural, and remote areas deserve access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.

A dependable and robust energy industry forms an essential element of Australia’s economic security and a baseline of wealth which funds many government initiatives to improve social equity.

The NSW Nationals accept responsibility to advocate for and protect the interests of communities impacted by energy policy, such as regional mining towns, so they are not abandoned in the transition to a more energy-diverse future.

The NSW Nationals support a stand-alone ministerial portfolio presiding over minerals and resources, so these matters get the attention and due diligence they require.

The NSW Nationals acknowledge the responsibility of New South Wales as a part of the greater Australian community to reshape its energy assets to assist in lowering emissions that contribute to climate change.

The NSW Nationals strongly urge the federal government to implement nuclear energy in Australia. Nuclear energy is a key component of the diversification of Australia’s energy production that has long been overlooked and should be acted on immediately.