We’re meant to be transitioning to a greener future and getting rid of gas for good.
But now we’re talking about drilling for more of it, or importing supplies, because soon we might not have enough to keep the lights and heaters on.
How can that be when Australia is one of the world’s biggest gas exporters?
Today, energy reporter Dan Mercer explains how we’ve ended up here.
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