‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
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- Labor MP Ed Husic has publicly diverged from his party to advocate for measures that would curb gas exporters' profits, calling for cheaper energy prices for Australian consumers. His stance aligns with an independent MP's motion aimed at addressing escalating energy costs on the east coast of Australia.
- This development is significant as it highlights internal divisions within the Labor Party regarding energy policy, particularly in the context of rising living costs and public dissatisfaction with current gas pricing practices.
- The call for regulatory changes reflects broader concerns about energy affordability and the government's approach to fossil fuel management, especially as Australia faces pressure to transition away from fossil fuels amid climate commitments and international scrutiny.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
