Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The question was about consumers and energy policy. Here's what Energy Consumers Australia's CEO said: 'We applaud and support all elements of the proposed gas market reforms.' That's what they said.

Innes Willox of the Australian Industry Group said:

By passing legislation to enable temporary gas price caps the Parliament has taken badly needed action that will … help energy users and soften the blow to Australia from events in Europe.

The Business Council of Australia's Jennifer Westacott said:

It's good that state and federal governments have found a way through …

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Australia's energy system has been stuck in a loop for too long, and Australians are paying the long term price of short-term action.

That's exactly right.

Rod Sims, ACCC, said this is inherently a sensible thing to do. Indeed, it was, which is why it's absolutely extraordinary that those opposite voted for higher prices by voting against it.

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