WHERE THE STATES STAND ON THE NATIONAL ENERGY GUARANTEE
* ACT (Labor)
The ACT government will only back a policy that genuinely transitions to a more modern, sustainable, affordable and reliable system, which the NEG in its current form does not do.
* Victoria (Labor)
The Labor state government has made it clear if the policy as it stands now doesn't have the support of the federal coalition party room, it won't get Labor's support. They've also demanded a series of changes - that the emissions reduction target be determined by regulation not legislation, there be reviews every three years instead of the proposed five-yearly reviews, and a transparency register to ensure the scheme works in consumer best interests.
* Queensland (Labor)
Energy Minister Anthony Lyneham is out of the country and is hoping for a phone hook-up, but he's sending cabinet minister Cameron Dick in his place. The state government has rejected suggestions they're going to kill the policy, but are joining Victoria in calling for the policy to get past the coalition party room before they talk.
* NSW (Liberal)
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the policy will lower power prices and deliver a more reliable electricity system and has called on states to put the national interest ahead of their local political interests and approve the guarantee.
* South Australia (Liberal)
Energy Minister Dan Van Holst Pellekaan says the state wants to contribute to a sensible national energy policy. He's pointed out the state is on track to exceed emissions reduction targets in the scheme.
* Tasmania (Liberal)
Energy Minister Guy Barnett says his state is a "strong supporter" of the guarantee. He's been critical of states expressing concerns, saying the consequence of not signing up to the deal will be higher power prices.
* Western Australia and Northern Territory (both Labor)
Neither WA nor the NT is part of the National Electricity Market under which the guarantee will operate so they will not be affected by the plan. However, their emissions will count toward Australia's overall total.
