Energy reform will be at the top of the state government’s legislative agenda next week.
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Energy Minister Guy Barnett announced on Sunday the government would table legislation in the coming week that aimed to cap electricity price rises by CPI by exiting from the National Energy Market.
Currently, the state’s electricity prices are linked with the Victorian prices, however under the new legislation this partnership would be severed.
Mr Barnett cited the Victorian market’s volatility as a key reason for the change.
Stefan Boscia
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
