Government asks NSW to impose price caps on coal and gas
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The Albanese government has requested that NSW and Queensland impose their own coal price caps.
New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia are pushing against such a move.
New data shows coal royalties will contribute almost $3 billion to Queensland’s budget coffers.
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor told Luke Grant cost of living pressures are bearing down on Australians.
“This is a really big deal and we need this issue resolved heading into Christmas.”
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