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8 September 2026

Aussie energy companies could be slugged with fees if they keep coal power plants running

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Aussie energy companies could be slugged with fees if they keep coal power plants running

Energy companies should pay to keep coal-fired power stations open past their promised closure dates, an industry body says, to avoid holding back investment in renewable power.

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