Power is back on the east coast - but challenges remain

Australia's Energy Market Operator will gradually lift the suspension of the National Electricity Market - after it took the unprecedented step of seizing control of the market last week. While the risk to the east coast has eased off for now, the Energy Minister Chris Bowen has warned challenges remain.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen (left) chats with AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman Source: AAP