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The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.

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Federal government to lower emissions ceiling on biggest polluters by 4.9 per cent each year

The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on allowable emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030.

ABC News

Big emitters get help to manage emissions

New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.

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PM tours another flood zone as storm clouds gather on carbon cuts

The government weathers controversy over a key part of its plans for carbon cuts.

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Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme

Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions

The Guardian - AU

Carbon market sound but needs improvement

An independent review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has found the scheme is sound but says after 11 years of operation there is room for improvement.

AAP

Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it

Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome.

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‘Wonderful mother’ killed by police car chasing suspected stolen vehicle

Officers in Greater Manchester said the incident has been referred to the police watchdog

The Independent UK

Industry outcry at 'heavy-handed' gas cap

Australia's oil and gas industry group has labelled Labor's energy relief measures "heavy-handed" after a $1 billion gas project expansion was paused.

AAP

More than £150k taken off Greater Manchester criminals and used for good causes

Arrests in Oldham have risen by more than 50pc in the last 12 months

Manchester Evening News

South Gippsland removed from offshore wind zone after community concerns

South Gippsland residents have welcomed a new zone earmarked for offshore wind energy production in the Bass Strait, which now excludes waters west of Wilsons Promontory.

ABC News

Offshore wind farm zone a 'game changer'

Victoria's south coast will become home to turbine projects with the heavy winds of the Bass Strait offering plenty of wild weather to power Australian homes.

AAP

Battery boost for National Energy Market

Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.

AAP

Broken promises can be toxic for governments, so axing the stage-three tax cuts could be right but risky

It’s going to be a tough call – one of many that await the Labor government in 2023

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Afternoon Update: Queensland shooters uploaded video after killing police; Twitter suspends journalists; and a touching Olivia Newton-John tribute

Gareth and Stacey Train huddled together in the dark to record clip before siege

The Guardian - AU

‘Laughable’: Albanese government dismisses gas industry claims of ‘Soviet-style’ energy policy

Energy minister, Chris Bowen, says government’s job is protecting Australians, not maximising LNG companies’ profits

AAP

Task force call to fuel electric cars

Australia is nearing a tipping point for electric vehicles but needs a national task force to ensure no area is left behind, a Sydney summit has heard.

Newcastle Herald

Psychology subsidy cuts are beyond belief

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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

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

Labor takes aim at gas industry over trying to preserve ‘big profits’ during Ukraine war

In defence of energy price caps, minister Chris Bowen says Australians should pay a fair cost for gas extracted in Australia rather than a ‘wartime price’

AAP

NSW, fed coalition split on gas, coal cap

The federal coalition says the gas and coal price cap is a "monster" but their NSW coalition colleague, Premier Dominic Perrottet, backs the proposal.

AAP

Greens to oppose price cap compo plans

The Greens will have the balance of power in the Senate as parliament is recalled to pass the federal government's energy bill relief measures.

The Guardian - AU

MPs’ Pacific islands tour to show bipartisan support – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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Energy minister defends federal government's plan to relieve impact of rising power prices

Chris Bowen concedes the federal government's plan to ease household energy prices will not be a silver bullet, but is the biggest lever it has to try to alleviate spiralling costs.

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