PM calls for review of nation's electricity market

Hazelwood power station

Hazelwood power station Source: AAP

The Federal Government has ordered the national consumer organisation to look into retail electricity prices amid an increase in power costs. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will be given the power to demand information from electricity providers, to gain a detailed picture of the market and whether it's in need of further intervention.



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