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Jennifer Hewett

Gas shows the way to more renewables

There’s increasing industry focus on the crucial role of gas to support the energy transition as a reliable back-up to wind and solar. But Australian bankers and politicians are yet to get the message.

Jennifer HewettColumnist

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Australian governments are not alone in their contradictory approaches to the role of gas in the energy transition and domestic economy.

Australian banks have an even more confused approach as they try to balance environmental social and governance (ESG) policies with clients involved in the fossil fuel industry.

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Jennifer Hewett is the National Affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com

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