hrl cost blowout, page-51

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/10/3212979.htm?section=justin


"Govt calls off talks on Hazelwood closure
Updated 20 minutes ago


Labor wanted to close two units at Hazelwood. (International Power Hazelwood)

Morwell 3840 The Coalition Government has dumped a Labor plan to close down two units at the Hazelwood power station.

Hazelwood is one of the dirtiest power stations in Australia and produces 23 per cent of Victoria's energy needs.

The former Labor government has promised to pay for the early closure of two units at the power station.

But Energy Minister Michael O'Brien says the plan was "uncosted and unfunded."

He says families are already feeling the impact of the former government's "failed" renewable energy and smart meter policies through higher electricity costs...."

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