MP suggests Queensland cut off the other states to have cheaper electricity

Grid warfare begins

Nationals MP, Keith Pitt is suggesting that Queenslanders could cut their power bills if Queensland stands alone and disconnects from the rest of the Australian National Grid. There are concerns from experts within the energy sector that this could result in blackouts in other states… (I bet there would be).

Keith Pitt says these are Queensland assets paid by the Queensland people, owned by the Queensland people, but we can’t continue to prop up states that make silly decisions.

He’s driven by one motivator, and that’s price for consumers.

#9News can reveal #EXCLUSIVE details on a bold new plan to cut power prices. @jekearsley #auspol #9News pic.twitter.com/OGVfxfLOxW

— Nine News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) August 20, 2019

this is _the_ dumbest idea i’ve heard @keithjpittb since gina’s dad suggested using nuclear bombs for earthmoving.

The Nationals haven’t decided if they will back this at the next state election. Send them a message.

Just asking the question changes the game.

In the long run, it would be silly for Queensland to own large assets that could turn a profit but said “no thanks”. But if Queenslanders were to seriously threaten to leave, […]