Article 500XY Queensland energy minister tells Angus Taylor he's 'deeply concerned' about Collinsville coal plans

Queensland energy minister tells Angus Taylor he's 'deeply concerned' about Collinsville coal plans

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Anthony Lynham has written to his federal counterpart, saying no previous studies support the need for more coal generation in Queensland

The Queensland energy minister, Anthony Lynham, says he is "deeply concerned" that plans for a new coal-fired power station at Collinsville are based on assumptions that existing generators will be closed ahead of schedule, potentially costing the state jobs.

In a letter to his federal counterpart, Angus Taylor, Lynham said he was not aware of any study that showed additional coal generation was needed in Queensland, and that he was worried about its impact on other power stations.

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