States are waiting for a solid plan to lower Australian energy bills, but fear an excuse

One official says the commonwealth is ‘flailing around in the dark’ while seeking a way to lower bills

With less than a week before the Albanese government is due to reveal its “comprehensive plan for energy price relief”, the states might be satisfied with one that is merely comprehensible.

At their most recent gathering in October, energy ministers were told to expect an outline of the plan by 1 December.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/02/states-are-waiting-for-a-solid-plan-to-lower-australian-energy-bills-but-fear-an-excuse

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