Tackling climate change in line with the best science

What we ranked them: B

Why: Overall Dr Monique Ryan has a good start on climate policies, with strong support for increasing renewable energy, an end to fossil fuel subsidies, and plans to accelerate electrification and decarbonise our electricity supply, and commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement [35]. Dr Ryan has an emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035 [36]. To increase her grade, Dr Ryan should increase her emissions reduction targets, and address climate adaptation and resilience in her policy platform.

Ending support for fossil fuels

What we ranked them: A

Why: Dr Monique Ryan has consistently spoken out against funding and approvals for fossil fuels [37]. In 2022 she signed the Australian Youth Climate Coalition pledge supporting ending public subsidies for gas [38].  

Investment in a future powered by clean and safe renewable energy (no nuclear!)

What we ranked them: B

Why: Dr Ryan has a solid start to renewables policy, but could strengthen this work with an explicit target. She has strongly advocated against nuclear [39]

Addressing the impact climate change has on cost of living

What we ranked them: B

Why: Dr Ryan has done a good job clearly connecting fossil fuel companies not paying their fair share of taxes to the cost of living crisis [40]. While she hasn't spoken publicly about making polluters pay for disaster recovery, she has clearly articulated the need for fossil fuel companies to pay more to contribute to what our communities need. To increase her grade, Dr Ryan should address climate resilience and adaption through her policy platform, and commit to closing loopholes that stop fossil fuel companies paying zero tax.