Energy Minister Bowenchris says the energy regulator has allowed for more gas to be released to the south eastern states, but the crisis is far from over. auspol 7NEWS
"It's about as blunt as a basketball in term of its effectiveness," Mr Bowen told Sky News' Sunday Agenda program.He said Resources Minister Madeleine King has been talking to Australia's gas companies, while he will be talking to state and territory state ministers this week.
Asked whether he would implement a gas reserve plan like Western Australia, Mr Bowen said the government is looking at any sensible measure, although added it's not just about gas, it's about the entire energy supply system. He said he was not blaming the previous government for issues that have combined to fuel the spike in gas prices - the flooding in coal mines and other supply issues, or the war in Ukraine situation.New Nationals leader David Littleproud has had detailed conversations with the former energy minister Angus Taylor and has assured him there are ways that can increase supply now.
" do have the capacity to increase supply and that's where you need to have a relationship with them and being able to work with them," Mr Littleproud told ABC's Insiders program. New Liberal Leader Peter Dutton said Mr Bowen is demonstrating his inexperience and "doesn't know which way to jump"."Advice from the previous government, which Angus Taylor has been happy to give out - and I notice Peter Dutton has been giving out - is about as effective as advice from the captain of the Titanic on navigation skills," he said.
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