Chris Bowen warns energy generators against market manipulation amid crisis
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#607TK)
Minister say he's not aware of any specific allegations but would not tolerate' inappropriate behaviour
The energy minister, Chris Bowen, has declared any power generator using the cover of the current energy crisis to engage in market manipulation will face action from regulators wielding the full force of their powers".
In a wide-ranging interview with Guardian Australia's political podcast, the new federal minister said he was not aware of any specific allegations, but he acknowledged there was often speculation about inappropriate behaviour in Australia's energy market.
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