AEMO says its considering lifting its extraordinary suspension of the spot energy market, saying there will be a 24 hour monitoring period before a decision is made. Amelia_Dunn1
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says the regulator will work to provide greater transparency around the factors influencing gas and electricity prices.Good morning. It's Tuesday 21st June, and here's a round up of the latest news.Australia's chief competition regulator said it is monitoring power companies to ensure they don't act against the interest of consumers by withholding supply or setting retail prices above the market threshold.
The Energy Security Board released a paper on Monday recommending coal and gas-fired generators as an ongoing part of the energy mix. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will deal with the case of Julian Assange through proper diplomatic channels. "We need to tackle the cost of living, wage the campaign against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, and stand against the forces threatening to turn Israel into a non-democratic country."Russian forces have captured territory along a frontline river in eastern Ukraine.
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