No relief likely on gas prices
Even if irresponsible NSW and Victoria develop their gas, it is unlikely to reduce prices from current high levels.
Even if irresponsible NSW and Victoria develop their gas, it is unlikely to reduce prices from current high levels.
Power planners are looking to cover the cost of renewables back-up investment by increasing service charges.
Unless governments follow the Finkel plan, it is a near certainty much of the nation will suffer extended and regular blackouts.
Once again we are seeing how global social media can be used to influence corporate and government decisions.
Alan Finkel will force Australia to calculate the real cost of renewables and the nation will learn it has been misled.
Elliott’s plan for BHP seems to aim at taking value away from Australians and giving it to overseas shareholders.
When the ATO handles all functions from investigation to sentencing, power corruption is a vital issue to be tackled.
As Alphabet and Amazon shares hit $US1000, markets are signalling a transformation of global commerce.
Our electricity prices are twice the level in the US.
Australian power prices are at least twice the level of the US and are substantially higher than in China and India.
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