Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power

The Victorian Coalition has announced that it will not accelerate the closure of coal-powered energy in the state if it is elected in the upcoming November state election. The policy commitment ensures that the timeline for phasing out coal generation would remain unaltered under a Coalition government.

The pledge provides clarity on the opposition's energy policy platform heading into the state electoral contest, distinguishing its approach to baseload power generation and the broader transition timeline for the regional energy sector.