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‘Outcomes, not spin’: The possible upside of this energy crisis

‘Outcomes, not spin’: The possible upside of this energy crisis

Australia’s energy ministers and regulators have picked the “low-hanging fruit” on energy reform, now the really hard work begins.

Angela Macdonald-Smith, Mark Ludlow and Colin Packham
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It took a full-blown energy crisis to do it, but finally the conversation between federal and state energy ministers has taken on a fresh tone of co-operation and purpose.

Wednesday’s emergency meeting led by federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen of his state and territory counterparts played out against a backdrop of the most severe energy crunch in the eastern states for at least the last 20 years, evident through sky-high prices for both wholesale electricity and gas.

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Angela Macdonald-Smith
Angela Macdonald-SmithSenior resources writerAngela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables. Connect with Angela on Twitter. Email Angela at amacdonald-smith@afr.com
Mark Ludlow
Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefMark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com
Colin PackhamEnergy and resources reporterColin Packham is an energy and resources reporter at The Australian Financial Review Connect with Colin on Twitter.

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