Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show
The Australian gas industry is lobbying the Victorian government to reverse a ban on gas connections in new homes, claiming the policy is unpopular with voters. Leaked documents suggest the lobby group is attempting to frame the ban as a financial burden on households despite government projections of significant savings.
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This highlights the tension between industrial lobbying efforts and government climate policies aimed at transitioning to renewable energy.
Victoria has banned gas in all new homes from 1 January. A major natural gas distribution network operator has claimed ‘voters hate the ban’, as it lobbies the state government to reverse the measure. Victoria has banned gas in all new homes from 1 January. A major natural gas distribution network operator has claimed ‘voters hate the ban’, as it lobbies the state government to reverse the measure. Victorian politics Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show Exclusive: Australian Gas Infrastructure Group lobbying campaign warns energy bills could increase by $100 unless ban is reversed, despite experts disagreeing
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