From SHM:Labor steps on the gas to fuel its climate targets
New gas projects will gain stronger federal support in a Labor pledge to deliver affordable gas to customers for decades to come, as it warns of shortages within four years unless the nation boosts supply.
The federal government will back the case for new gas fields and import terminals to secure the supplies despite calls to phase out the use of fossil fuels, setting up a clash with the Greens and environmental groups over the new plan.
The future gas strategy, to be released by Resources Minister Madeleine King on Thursday,
