I Courted Jim Chalmers
This is a piece I wrote back in June 2022 long before the government ever took action on the energy crisis in December 2022.
The Australian energy market is facing a crisis, with the regulator triggering the Gas Supply Guarantee Mechanism due to insufficient gas supply to meet demand. The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the new Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, have been discussing potential solutions, such as price controls and curbs on gas exports, to preserve supply. In this article, we will explore the current situation, the potential solutions, and the challenges the government would face in pursuing those solutions.
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