CompaniesEnergyEnergy transitionPrint articleOpinionBrookfield taking ‘suckers for a ride’ in Origin play: KeatingBrookfield’s bid for Origin is nothing more than just another private equity fund “with the sole aim of delivering unconscionable profits to investors”.Paul KeatingFormer prime ministerNov 30, 2023 – 5.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginOrigin is the largest energy retailer/generator in Australia. It is an effective public utility – privately owned.Its operations across the Australian landscape – with over four million customers – gift it a social licence.Loading...Paul Keating was prime minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreEnergy transitionOrigin EnergyOpinionLatest In EnergyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Companies