Shadow resources minister tells Sydney conference Coalition would give gas the same status as a critical mineral to boost industry funding
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The Coalition has told a gas industry conference in Sydney it would give gas the same status as a critical mineral, to allow the industry to access a $4bn export finance fund set up to support the transition to net zero.
Queensland senator Susan McDonald told the conference on Wednesday morning the policy would ensure that gas – which is methane, a fossil fuel – “remains a critical part of the Australian economy for decades”.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/02/australia-election-2025-liberal-coalition-gas-producers-net-zero-fund
Author : Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent
Publish date : 2025-04-02 02:59:00
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