Morrison government to underwrite two new gas power stations

Australian government refuses to rule out new coal-fired generation as it ticks off gas plants in Queensland and Victoria

The federal government has announced it will underwrite two new gas-fired power stations, with Scott Morrison saying it may still greenlight coal-fired generation for Queensland and New South Wales.

Even as Australia suffers through a record-breaking heatwave Morrison said the government would continue to explore all power options and would not be deterred by "lots of shouting noises" and instead would listen to "those quiet still voices".