Government may abandon clean-energy target as renewables become more affordable

Solar power systems on Australia's homes and businesses could provide electricity for 1.8m homes. Source: AAP

The federal government has given its strongest indication yet that subsidies for cleaner energy might not be needed it despite it being a key recommendation from the country's chief scientist. The opposition has accused the Prime Minister of walking away from lower power prices for consumers. But Malcolm Turnbull insists his main focus is still affordability.

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