Where do Australia's political parties stand on energy policy?

Solar panels are seen on the roof of a residential property in Sydney, Australia, March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will hold an election on May 3, and energy security has become a key issue as voters face rising power bills and the prospect of gas shortages.

The stakes are high for households, manufacturers, energy producers and climate action, as Australia is the world's No. 2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, with sales of A$69 billion ($44 billion) last year, and the highest polluting country per capita in the OECD.