Halogen light bulbs could disappear from Australian stores within two years

Manufacturers will act early on September 2020 ban as LED already the preferred option

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Halogen lights will disappear from Australia within two years, as the industry and federal government pivot towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly LED lighting.

A ban on halogen bulbs, which use four times the energy of LED globes, was announced last month at a meeting of state and federal environment ministers.