realpolitikasia: Australia's net zero emission target comes at a cost to Malaysians. Issues raised by Malaysian MP Wong Tack not addressed by Australian Foreign Minister Wong Ying Yen (Penny @SenatorWong ) during her recent "balik kampung"

by Ganesh Sahathevan

Australia's net zero emission policy will require rare earths of the type produced by Lynas Ltd. Export earnings from companies like Lynas are also vital to replace export revenue from the country's coal, oil and gas mines which are expected to be shut-down as part of the policy.

Lynas has significant operations in Malaysia which locals consider harmful to their environment . Malaysian MP Wong Tack has led the charge, often against the Malaysian and Australian Governments (see stories below).

Curiously, the issue of Lynas' unwelcome operations in Malaysia was not mentioned during Foreign Minister Penny Wong's "balik kampung" despite climate change being one of her stated policy priorities.

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