$1.5 billion plan from government to relieve Australian's high energy bills :12 Dec Sinhala Current Affair

Today -12 December, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on $1.5 billion plan from government to relieve Australian's high energy bills

High voltage electricity transmission lines are seen at the Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Owner AGL has announced they plan to close the ageing coal fired power station in 2022, but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is pushing for the plant to remain open. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE

HIGHLIGHTS

• Last week, National Cabinet agreed to impose price caps on coal and gas and 1.5-billion-dollars in power bill relief. Parliament will be recalled on Thursday to pass the laws.
• The Greens have expressed concern about the federal government's energy relief package.