Australians will soon have cheaper power bills, after a deal was struck between the federal and state governments at a national cabinet meeting to lower energy prices.

Since then, the deal has been met with resistance by energy companies and analysts who say it goes too far.

It’s also proven politically tricky, with the Greens and the Coalition both criticising the plan.

Today, chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, David Crowe joins Rachel Clun to discuss why Anthony Albanese’s plan to make energy cheaper could cost him dearly.

Australians will soon have cheaper power bills, after a deal was struck between the federal and state governments at a national cabinet meeting to lower energy prices.
Since then, the deal has been met with resistance by energy companies and analysts who say it goes too far.
It’s also proven politically tricky, with the Greens and the Coalition both criticising the plan.
Today, chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, David Crowe joins Rachel Clun to discuss why Anthony Albanese’s plan to make energy cheaper could cost him dearly.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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