Gas shortfall risk sparks urgent review
- Labor will review the gas market and may require gas companies to supply the domestic market, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warned of increased gas supply risks starting in late 2025, stressing Queensland's importance for southern states.
- Bowen indicated that existing contracts with international partners would remain protected during the review of gas regulations.
- Adelaide's bid for the 2026 climate conference is ongoing, highlighting potential revenue opportunities and Australia’s role in decarbonization.
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Can Albo fix our 'messy' gas market? - ABC listen
Anthony Albanese has been doing the media rounds, spruiking his Government's cost of living measures as the new financial year begins — but can he really take claim for them all? And as the ACCC warns of a gas shortfall, the Government has launched a review into the rules governing the gas industry and there’s increasing speculation a gas reservation scheme could be on the table. So, will that help resolve the "hodge podge" regulation in the gas
Gas reservation policy could save Mt Isa NW Minerals Province - www.cairnsnews.org
Bob Katter, MHR for Kennedy has applauded the news that the Albanese Government has taken serious steps to investigate a gas reservation policy (RRP) on the east coast of Australia, but issued a stark warning that the detail of the plan will determine whether Mount Isa and North West Minerals Province survive or collapse. “A […] The post Gas reservation policy could save Mt Isa NW Minerals Province appeared first on www.cairnsnews.org.
Energy Minister Announces New Gas Review Amid Possible Shortfalls
The federal government is weighing up new curbs on gas exports to shore up local supply, amid an ACCC warning that southern states face critical shortfalls from late 2025. On June 30, federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen launched a new review into the gas market. The move follows a warning from the competition watchdog that if Queensland LNG producers exported all uncontracted gas, households and businesses in states across the south would face s…

Review could force gas companies to redirect supplies to the domestic market
Energy Minister Chris Bowen, addressing the National Press Club last year, has launched a review into Australia’s gas market regulations. Photo: Region. The Federal Government has launched a review into gas market regulations, suggesting gas companies could be forced to redirect future supplies from international markets to the domestic one. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government was acting to ensure Australia’s long-term access to affo…
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