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Hunt signals renewed confidence for energy

The renewable energy sector should have increased confidence that the Turnbull government will support it, with a new focus on innovation, a minister says.

Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt.
Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt (AAP) Source: AAP

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Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the renewable energy sector should have revived confidence in federal government support under new prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

While the government's policies hadn't changed, there was now a greater emphasis on confidence and innovation in the renewables sector, he said.

"They should feel that there is a very supportive environment," Mr Hunt told ABC radio on Tuesday, noting the very big task ahead to double the amount of large and small scale renewable energy projects by 2020.


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