Gas shortfall risk sparks urgent review
- Labor will review the gas market and may require gas companies to supply the domestic market, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warned of increased gas supply risks starting in late 2025, stressing Queensland's importance for southern states.
- Bowen indicated that existing contracts with international partners would remain protected during the review of gas regulations.
- Adelaide's bid for the 2026 climate conference is ongoing, highlighting potential revenue opportunities and Australia’s role in decarbonization.
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Can Albo fix our 'messy' gas market? - ABC listen
Anthony Albanese has been doing the media rounds, spruiking his Government's cost of living measures as the new financial year begins — but can he really take claim for them all? And as the ACCC warns of a gas shortfall, the Government has launched a review into the rules governing the gas industry and there’s increasing speculation a gas reservation scheme could be on the table. So, will that help resolve the "hodge podge" regulation in the gas
Energy Minister Announces New Gas Review Amid Possible Shortfalls
The federal government is weighing up new curbs on gas exports to shore up local supply, amid an ACCC warning that southern states face critical shortfalls from late 2025. On June 30, federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen launched a new review into the gas market. The move follows a warning from the competition watchdog that if Queensland LNG producers exported all uncontracted gas, households and businesses in states across the south would face s…

Review could force gas companies to redirect supplies to the domestic market
Energy Minister Chris Bowen, addressing the National Press Club last year, has launched a review into Australia’s gas market regulations. Photo: Region. The Federal Government has launched a review into gas market regulations, suggesting gas companies could be forced to redirect future supplies from international markets to the domestic one. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government was acting to ensure Australia’s long-term access to affo…
Gas market regulation under review - Utility Magazine
Jon Anders Wiken/stock.adobe.comThe Federal Government has launched a review into Australia’s gas market and the key measures that have safeguarded the nation’s energy supplies in the energy transition. The review aims to ensure Australia secures long-term access to affordable gas while maintaining its reputation as reliable export partner. The review will also help deliver the Federal Government’s Future Gas Strategy, which spells out the rol…
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