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Government imposes one-year price cap on gas, but Australians still face hundreds in energy bill rises

An extraordinary move to temporarily cap gas prices will slow runaway electricity costs, but Australians should still expect to see their bills increase next year.

ABC News

Power relief plan heads to the Senate

An energy relief package for households and businesses is nearing completion after clearing a major parliamentary hurdle, despite opposition from the coalition.

AAP

Facing a cold northern winter, Japan watches Australia's energy market intervention closely

The Japanese government adds its voice to the debate about plans for coal and gas price caps amid concerns about energy security at home.

ABC News

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Energy users and ex-ACCC boss praise government for staring down ‘bullies of the gas industry’

Industry argues capping gas at $12 a gigajoule risks future investment but experts say price is top end of range forecast before invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Businesses forced to show emissions action

The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.

AAP

Albanese government looking at laws to force big business to disclose climate efforts

Jim Chalmers will say global investors increasingly see ‘a new harmony between profit and planet’

The Guardian - AU

Cap on coal and gas prices key to Anthony Albanese’s plan to reduce electricity bills

Federal, state and territory governments will provide up to $3 billion in electricity bill relief to households and small businesses.

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Power package: $3 billion for 'targeted and temporary' relief on bills

The federal government will provide up to $1.5 billion – to be matched by states and territories – for “targeted and temporary” relief on power bills for low and middle income households and small businesses.

The Conversation

Reserve Bank review ‘will be relevant’ to Philip Lowe’s chances of a second term, Chalmers says

Treasurer says it is not a ‘performance review’ but will ‘feed into our thinking’ about RBA leadership

The Guardian - AU

Pleasing none, Albanese presents consensus position on rising power bills; gets tentative tick

Anthony Albanese has ultimately stepped in for the consumer on energy, but limited the fallout to industry.

The New Daily

Chinese ambassador hails ‘very successful’ meeting – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

States asked to step up on power prices

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he believes the states and territories will be able to agree to measures to lower power prices.

AAP

Federal Labor prepared to compensate states in effort to drive down energy bills

Commonwealth to compensate states for imposing cap on coal prices, treasurer says, meaning bill relief for Australian households in first half of 2023

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA rate hike; Kirstie Alley dies; and a heatwave for northern Australia

Central bank warns of more rises to come after raising cash rate to 3.1%

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Treasurer capitalises on top credit rating

Australia has maintained its AAA credit rating by Fitch Ratings, which noted the government's decision to show spending restraint in it's first budget.

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Chalmers hopeful of Russian oil cap impact

The G7 and Australia have agreed to a $US60 a barrel cap on Russian oil, following the European Union's decision on the same move.

Reuters

Australia to become 'more assertive' on foreign investment in critical minerals

Top lithium supplier Australia is set to become more selective about who it lets invest in its growing critical minerals industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday.

AAP

Labor backs critical minerals mining boom

The treasurer says foreign investment and bolstering local manufacturing will be central to a refreshed critical minerals strategy.

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Nude activists target fast fashion in Melbourne CBD – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Albanese’s emissions tightrope, Christmas air fares soar, Baker Boy scoops Arias

In today’s newsletter: how Labor fought a fierce pre-election battle over climate policy; air fares sky-rocketing ahead of festive getaway; Yolŋu rapper cleans up at the Arias

AAP

Treasurer hosts housing investor meeting

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with private sector representatives on Friday for a roundtable on housing investments.

AAP

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA

An independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.

The Guardian - AU

Global shocks likely to drive more frequent interest rate changes, RBA says

Central banks will need to adjust rates more often to respond to unpredictable levels of inflation, Philip Lowe says

ABC News

'Electric car discount' to pass parliament, taking thousands off the cost of popular low emissions cars

Crossbench senators have agreed to support a deal that will make some electric vehicles cheaper, and end tax benefits for plug-in hybrids from 2025.

AAP

Labor eyes energy price fix by year's end

The treasurer is meeting with manufacturers and other businesses to discuss possible solutions to soaring energy prices.

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