Energy companies urged to find more gas for Australia as Labor mulls supply ‘trigger’ to ease price surge

Resources minister signals very positive' talks with gas corporations and suggested managing coal supply could relieve market pressures

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New minister Madeleine King has asked resource companies to find more gas to direct into Australian markets as she considers pulling the so-called gas trigger".

However, the resources minister has also claimed more coal supply was key to combating a brewing energy crisis.

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