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Kat Wong

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Labor and the coalition have committed Australia to more gas production well into the future. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Most Australians would prefer more renewable energy, but the two major parties have made years-long commitments to gas expansion.

About three in five people believe adding renewables - such as wind and solar with battery storage - is a better solution to meet Australia's energy needs than increased gas production.

More than half believe fracking brings more problems than benefits to local communities, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by environmental financing advocacy group Market Forces.

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