Gas exporters and government yet to agree deal to secure east coast Australia supply

Analyst says lack of unity like a case of brinkmanship' ahead of decision on activation of gas trigger

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Gas exporters and the Albanese government remain at loggerheads over ensuring eastern Australia has sufficient supplies to meet domestic demand next year.

The government is due to decide within days if it will activate the Australian domestic gas security mechanism, usually referred to the gas trigger".

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