Government faces challenges to get coal and gas price caps through parliament

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

High voltage electricity transmission lines in NSW. Australia will cap coal and gas prices for a year in a bid to shave utility bills for households and businesses. (AAP) Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE