Gina Rinehart: Most farmers ‘cannot afford net zero’

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has addressed The Australian Bush Summit in Perth, saying that most farmers are unable to afford net zero.

“With the consequences, Aussies and the towns will see huge food price increases and fresh food shortages, this is the maths that has to be brought in too,” Ms Rinehart said.

“There’s quite a bit of government tape that would make life better if removed.”

P.S. Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person and one of the richest people in the world – in 2021 her wealth was estimated to be around $37 billion. While she is not perfect, in my view she has many highly commendable qualities as well and is definitely not the person one would normally expect her to be having this much wealth.