.lindareynoldswa repeatedly told Sky News on Sunday the government's energy policy was 'incredibly clear' but did not provide a clear answer on underwriting coal projects.
Cabinet minister Linda Reynolds has struggled to define the federal government's position on investing in coal energy.
Senator Reynolds repeatedly told Sky News on Sunday the government's energy policy was ' incredibly clear' but did not provide a clear answer on underwriting coal projects. Senator Reynolds, who was promoted to cabinet as defence industry minister earlier this month, said she did not deal directly with questions about energy.
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