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William Ton

Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

The federal government has granted environmental approval for a $5 billion undersea cable project. (HANDOUT/Marinus Link)

A "transformative, nation-building" energy project has been given the environmental green light to proceed, but risks dimming a premier's electoral hopes.

The multi-billion-dollar Marinus Link cable will boost electricity transmission between Tasmania and Victoria and is seen as pivotal in increasing green energy investment.

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