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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent

The Coalition wants to fast-track gas approvals. Would it lower your power bill?

The North West Shelf gas project
Gas from Woodside’s extension of its North-West Shelf project will either go to Western Australia or be exported. Photograph: Daniel Munoz/Reuters

The Coalition has vowed to fast-track approvals for gas projects if elected, claiming it would help ease worries about supplies on the east coast and help bring down energy prices.

Frontbencher Senator Jane Hume said on Tuesday a future Coalition government would “make sure approvals are met within 30 days of coming to government”.

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