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Andrew Brown

Changes proposed for power plant closures

Origin Energy's Eraring power station is set to close seven years early in August 2025. (AAP)

The Morrison government is seeking to ensure energy companies give more notice before they shut down coal-fired power stations.

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has asked the Australian Energy Market Commission to increase the notice period from 3.5 years to five years.

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