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Safeguard Mechanism debate continues

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There have been talks between the government and the Greens over Labor's proposed revamp of the safeguard mechanism to reduce carbon emissions. But a key sticking point continues to thwart debate. The Greens want a ban on new coal and gas projects. Labor says it won't budge on this, insisting gas will remain a feature of the renewable energy transition.
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