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“I am advocating for a transformative shift in Australia’s economy, not merely revisiting or resetting old strategies,” he announced at the National Press Club today.
Canavan introduced his comprehensive six-point strategy, which he named the “Patriot Agenda for an Australian Economic Revival.”
- Scrap net-zero and invest in all forms of energy, including nuclear
- Close borders to mass migration
- Encourage a new baby boom
- Build new cities
- Protect manufacturing and key industries through all tools, including tariffs
- Create a national works program to build space ports, dams, roads, rail
A significant element of this agenda involves abandoning the 2030 net-zero emissions target—something he has consistently opposed—and embracing nuclear energy.
In addition, Canavan proposed the development of new cities and infrastructure, including initiatives to foster a domestic space industry, though he did not specify the financial backing for these projects.
He highlighted that Australia has launched only one orbital flight last year, compared to New Zealand’s 50, emphasizing the growing significance of the space sector for communication, defense, and national security.
Canavan also hoped that building new cities in regional areas and embracing work from home measures would encourage people to move out of the major cities, afford a home and create a baby boom.
“If we’ve got people with homes and backyards, they would probably decide to have children,” he said.
Canavan did not reveal how he would fund any of his measures but criticised Labor’s policies for failing to address the problem.
“We just need more of this country. Everything that is wrong with the country can be fixed by what is right,” he said as he concluded his speech.
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