While it’s far too early to claim that this election result is clear and it’s all over – it’s not – the early optics matter and set the tone for the campaign.
Dutton is proposing to reserve gas which doesn't actually exist as the gas supply is fully contracted to customers, including Qld power stations to keep the lights on.
The gas companies already optimise production to maximise profits. You can't just turn up a gas well like a tap to increase production - it might go bang.
The only ways to increase gas availability are to break contracts - which might get you sued - or to drill more wells, which could take several years, as the debacle of the Narrabri gas field shows.
Thanks, you've given me hope.
Good analysis. Dutton is waffling rubbish.
Dutton is proposing to reserve gas which doesn't actually exist as the gas supply is fully contracted to customers, including Qld power stations to keep the lights on.
The gas companies already optimise production to maximise profits. You can't just turn up a gas well like a tap to increase production - it might go bang.
The only ways to increase gas availability are to break contracts - which might get you sued - or to drill more wells, which could take several years, as the debacle of the Narrabri gas field shows.
Dutton is making up nonsense.
BTW it's Josh Frydenberg, not John.