The Third-Rail Australia’s Feud with Energy Policies And how it affects the average household Australian Politics have many issues that when dealt with, result in the death of the party and most likely the minister’s reputation. A prime example is the energy policy otherwise known as the third rail. Infamous energy policies like the National Energy Guarantee have been debated by both members of parliament and the public, resulting in unstable and erratic energy prices. However, energy crises are not limited to the domestic political climate. On an international level, countries such as Canada and America have also struggled to uphold previous agreements and targets that kept them in public favour. Similarly, in Australia, disagreements regarding energy policy often stem from the so-called ‘donations’ made by the oil and coal industries to the federal government. This then dictates the development of sustainable green energy, the funding...