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I'll tell you what's sad: up to 700,000 workers get their pay cut and all Turnbull and Abbott can do is talk about themselves.

Shorter version of my speech today: Labor for renewables, cheaper power. Liberals for coal, meaning more expensive bills. #auspol

Labor’s plan: • 50% renewables by 2030 • Emmissions Intensity Scheme • Renewables R&D. Incl ARENA & CEFC • Modernise Nat Electricity Market

Very disappointing Turnbull has chosen vandalism over pragmatism on energy policy. #auspol

Australia can be the energy capital of Asia. If we nail the energy question, we can set ourselves up for the century. #auspol

We won’t win race for renewables investment by cutting wages or importing skills – but we can win by being smarter with energy. #auspol

There’s USD$7.8 trillion of global investment in renewables up for grabs in the next 20yrs. 3X what will be invested in fossil fuels #auspol

Turnbull and his MPs have been pushing to cut penalty rates for years - and now it's happened. #auspol

Very sad day for workers at Coca-Cola factories in SA. Australia must stand up for manufacturing jobs.

Horrific scenes from Essendon. Hard to fathom such an ordinary morning could turn so tragic.

Looking forward to chatting to @MartoEdAndRobin on @TripleMBrisbane just after 8am local time.