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Andrew Stafford, Robyn Wuth and Laine Clark

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

Queensland's energy road map calls for coal-fired power plants to keep burning until at least 2046. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

A long-awaited state energy road map has set a course "back to the dark ages" after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, critics say.

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has been accused of slamming the brakes on the state's clean energy transition after unveiling the five-year plan on Friday.

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