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political reporter Jake Evans

Plan to cap gas and coal prices wins enough support to pass parliament

An extraordinary plan to cap coal and gas prices in an attempt to rein in power bills next year has enough support to pass federal parliament, with the Greens committing to backing the proposal.

In return, the government has agreed to funding to help households and businesses electrify space and water heaters and cooking appliances to move away from gas and reduce their power consumption longer term.

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