The Australian argues that if the government wants to achieve three main objectives of energy policy, it needs a plausible plan.
The Prime Minister outlines three priority areas for energy policy: delivering affordable energy, reliable and secure energy and ensuring Australia's ability to meet its emissions reduction targets.
To that end, the Australian argues that the government needs a plausible plan and Mr Turnbull hopes to do this through the recommendations of the review by Chief Scientist Alan Finkel.
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel recommends a clean energy target which would provide an incentive for lower emissions technologies.
However, the paper says conservative Coalition MPs are demanding a future for cheap, plentiful and reliable coal, while Labor and the Greens want coal killed off.
The Australian points out that Mr Turnbull needs an intricate policy including the CET, mandates on renewables to provide batteries or other back-up power, rules to prevent sudden generator closures and laws to free up more domestic gas supplies. Then he needs to explain the difference between his policy and that of Labor to the public.
