In this interview, Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre, presents a detailed critique of Australia’s net zero framework, arguing that current policy settings risk undermining energy affordability, grid stability and industrial competitiveness. Reflecting on a recent Senate committee exchange, Holland contends that the rapid expansion of intermittent renewables, coupled with the accelerated closure of coal-fired generation, is contributing to structural price volatility within the electricity market. He further questions the economic feasibility of achieving net zero without significant consequences for manufacturing capacity, productivity growth and long term living standards.