And he's well and truly out, he's not in the Labor Party, but very much a Liberal. NSW Government Treasure, and Environment Minister Matt Kean is the man. Last year Kean attacked the Morrison governments with its promise of a gas plant producing electricity in NSW. Kean viewed the project as "hugely expensive" and not of long-term benefit to the state. Morrison retorted by saying most of the Federal Cabinet wouldn't know who Kean was.

According to Kean; "So those people arguing for coal or nuclear or for gas, they're actually arguing more expensive, dirtier forms of energy,". On emission targets Kean is a supporter of net zero by 2050, and a much more ambitious 35% target by 2030, and has the backing of the NSW Coalition Government. Kean is no admirer of some Federal Nationals , saying; "Matt Canavan and George Christensen never worry about rocking the boat, so why should progressive, economically rational Liberals not do likewise?" Fighting words from a Liberal State Treasure.

As a Green I see hope for the environment from some moderate progressive Coalition members like Matt Kean, and others, as they come out of the closet and make their voices heard.

Hi Paul,

Matthew Kean is certainly someone to watch.
He's young, and his career is in front of him.
He's done quite well thus far. He's represented
Hornsby since 2011, is the current Minister for
Energy and Environment and has been appointed as
Treasurer by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet since
early October 2021. I'd certainly say that he
appears to be a man going places.

He also appears to know what he's talking about.
He bagan his career as a manager at Price
Waterhouse Coopers before his career in politics.

Hi Foxy,

I was a little surprised at Kean on the ABC's 'Insiders' this morning. A shock to some on here, but I was impressed with most of what he had to say.

God he must be bad if Paul liked him.

Yeah Hassy,

Matt Kean is a real dill, he's got vision and understanding, he can think outside the box. Not like you old cock firmly planted there looking at the world, and wishing for a return to the good old days of the 1950's, Hills hoists, Victor lawnmowers and Dad and Dave. The good old days when a man could burn a couple of tractor tyres in the backyard and no one gave a toss, except the old sheila next door who had washing on the line, give her a backhander and put her in her place. The good days when you were Captain Bilgewater merrily polluting the GBR from your garbage scow. The good old days when you were Petrol Head Pete, burning up Mt Panorama! The boys own Biggles, flying around and dropping bombs on the truculent Fuzzy Wazzy's who stepped out of line. Oh yes the good old days, when men were men, and boys had to watch their backsides!

A liberal signs up to the climate idiocy and Paul wets his pants in sheer joy.

A Lab (Joel Fitzgibbon) quits over the ALP's climate idiocy and Paul suddenly realises he has an urgent prior appointment and couldn't possibly discuss it.