Grattan warns Australia must plan for a future with less gasBY VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026 4:02PMAustralia needs to stop assuming gas will remain a permanent feature of the energy system and begin actively managing its decline, according to new research from the Grattan Institute. Related News |
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