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All options open for electric plan: Bandt

Greens leader Adam Bandt says all options are on the table for negotiations with the government on a plan to help households transition away from gas.

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Afternoon Update: Morrison grilled at robodebt inquiry; Azealia Banks lashes Australia; and snakes have clitorises

And new details on the brothers behind Queensland ambush

The Guardian - AU

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

The federal Greens are lending their support to a plan to cap coal and gas prices and provide energy bill relief in return for a funding package to help households and businesses get off gas faster.

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Energy debate recall a stunt, Dutton says

Peter Dutton says the recall of federal parliament to debate energy relief measures on Thursday was a political stunt.

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Coal-fired power plants could receive bulk of price cap compensation, Treasury briefings suggest

Generators likely to receive lion’s share of payments worth more than $500m after commonwealth said producers could be paid if costs exceed $125 a tonne

The Guardian - AU

Greens hold firm on demand for two-year power bill freeze ahead of vote on coal and gas price caps

The Greens, whose support is needed to pass a proposed price cap on gas and coal, are holding firm on their demand for a two-year freeze on energy bill prices, which they say will save households $750 and be paid for by fossil fuel companies.

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Paul Bongiorno: Politically charged Albanese braces for a high-voltage end to the year

Apparently, the penny hasn’t dropped that a longer term end to energy from fossil fuels is the very outcome voters are demanding.

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No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens

As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.

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Greens threaten government’s plan to cut energy bills

The government's plans to curb energy bills are looking shakier after the Greens refused to rule out sinking a deal to cut power bills

The New Daily

Afternoon Update: Greens condemn possible fossil fuel compensation; PCRs to require referral; and an ultramarathon at 70

Albanese government faces hurdle as it tries to win support for energy plan

The Guardian - AU

Energy relief bill to face contest in parliament, Albanese confident it will be passed

Anthony Albanese is "very confident" his government's energy relief package will pass parliament with the support of all major parties on Thursday, despite the Greens flagging they will oppose sections of the bill.

ABC News

Senator says plan ‘a Band-Aid on a festering wound’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy

The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.

AAP

Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party will oppose any plan to compensate coal companies under plan to cap prices

The Greens say they won't back compensation for coal companies when parliament meets to consider a package aimed at reducing power costs.

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Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral

Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

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Controversial IR laws set to pass parliament, with tweaks for small business and 'game-changing' reviews for JobSeeker

The federal government's centrepiece industrial relations legislation appears set to pass parliament this week, with support secured from key crossbench senator David Pocock.

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Greens leader Adam Bandt speaks to AFP over Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with ex-bikie

The federal Greens leader meets with police to discuss Senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with a former outlaw motorcycle gang boss, as a department review continues into complaints the senator was often absent from work and uncontactable by her staff.

Newcastle Herald

Labor strikes deal to make electric vehicles cheaper

A deal to make electric vehicles more accessible has moved a step closer.

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Greens, Labor secure deal on electric cars

A federal bill to make electric cars cheaper is set to pass into law after the Greens struck a deal with the government.

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Concerns remain on workplace bill: Greens

As negotiations continue over the government's workplace law reforms, the Greens have indicated there are still issues with the proposed changes.

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Greens urge Bowen on coal and gas

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen needs to have a firm position on coal and gas projects when he arrives in Egypt for COP27 talks, the Greens say.

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ACCC eyes mandatory code for gas companies

The consumer watchdog is considering the viability of a mandatory code of conduct to keep soaring energy prices contained.

The Guardian - AU

Nearly 90% of Australians want government to step in on energy costs, poll finds

Survey shows strong support for lowering prices by limiting exports and imposing windfall profits tax on gas companies

The Guardian - AU

Mark Dreyfus says AAT has ‘unacceptable’ record on bullying and condemns appointment process

Attorney general says Liberal party should be ‘tarnished forever’ over appointments to administrative appeals tribunal

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PM promises action on power price relief

The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies who don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of savings.

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