Could it be that now that Albo has been forced to take the issue seriously, emergency energy policies may actually take the best possible course?
Federal cabinet is set to consider a new tax on gas and thermal coal aimed at cutting energy prices when Anthony Albanese returns from a nine-day overseas trip to attend three Asian summits.
It is expected that the new tax on thermal coal and gas producers would be temporary and aimed at reducing domestic energy prices and easing pressure on low-income households struggling with rising costs of living.
