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Maeve Bannister

Crossbenchers urge long-term energy action

Independent Kylea Tink supports short term relief but wants a faster transition to renewable power. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Crossbenchers have backed short-term measures to address soaring energy prices while calling on the government to commit to a long-term plan.

The proposed laws will cap gas prices at $12 a gigajoule for 12 months, introduce a mandatory code of conduct for the gas market and roll out power bill support for welfare recipients.

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