Former Victorian State premier Jeff Kennett has urged the Albanese government to do “whatever action is necessary” to force gas suppliers to enter into new contracts at or below the legislated price. This comes as several Australian gas retailers report having supply issues since the Federal Labor government introduced its gas price cap on Dec….
Former State Premier Urges Albanese Govt to do ‘Whatever Necessary’ to Cut Gas Prices
Former Premier Criticises Labor’s Push for Pubic Ownership of Victoria’s Power Network
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has called out the former Liberal government’s privatisation of the energy grid in Victoria as the Labor government heads toward the election with a promise to renew the public ownership of part of the Australian state’s power network. On Oct. 20, the premier said his Labor government would spend $1 billion (US$628…
Former Premier Criticises Labor’s Push for Public Ownership of Victoria’s Power Network
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has called out the former Liberal government’s privatisation of the energy grid in Victoria as the Labor government heads toward the election with a promise to renew the public ownership of part of the Australian state’s power network. On Oct. 20, the premier said his Labor government would spend $1 billion (US$628…
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