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New gas age is coming, but it will need hard work

State agreements and LNG exports from the United States have transformed the potential for gas as both fuel and as an industrial input. But there is still some irrational opposition.

Angus TaylorShadow Treasurer

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In life, business and politics there are few opportunities which tick most of the boxes.

Increasing the use of gas in Australian east coast electricity generation and industry, balanced with other energy sources, is one of those opportunities.

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Angus Taylor is Shadow Treasurer. This is an edited excerpt from his Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture given at the University of Sydney on Wednesday evening. Connect with Angus on Facebook and Twitter.

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