Government Moves to Save Winter Gas Supply as 76,000 Homes Face Shortfall

Date:

Australian Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King addresses the media alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Kwinana, Australia, on March 4, 2021. Paul Kane/Getty ImagesThe Australian government has moved to protect 76,000 Australian homes from a looming winter energy shortfall, issuing a 30-day ultimatum to gas exporters to prioritise local supply over international profits.In a significant escalation, Resources Minister Madeleine King warned she is prepared to forcibly curb overseas shipments unless more gas is diverted to struggling southern states.

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Share post:

More like this
Related

Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion

A Woolworths store in Perth, Australia, on Jan. 24,...

10-Year-Old Punched, Mother Allegedly Stabbed with Scissors Outside Victoria Police HQ

Police inspect a crime scene in Sydney, Australia, on...

NSW Wildlife Service Suspends Wild Brumby Cull Ahead of Trial

A Brumby and an Eastern Grey Kangaroo interact in the Yarrangobilly...

Northern Territory Says Canberra Shouldnt Dictate How Data Centres Are Powered

A general view of NEXTDC Sydney Data Centre in...