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Paul Osborne

Labor prepares trigger if gas falls short

The so-called gas trigger is aimed at ensuring enough gas is available for domestic use. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The federal government has formally extended the life of the so-called gas trigger until January 2030 as it seeks to shore up supply for the domestic market.

Resources Minister Madeleine King on Friday said regulations to extend the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism had now taken effect following formal approval by Governor-General David Hurley.

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