No compensation to fossil fuel companies under energy cap plan, Anthony Albanese says
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#66QYG)
Prime minister admits incentives could be paid to maintain supply as he recalls parliament to pass plan
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Anthony Albanese has denied compensation will be paid to fossil fuel companies as part of the federal government's moves to limit crippling energy price spikes, but admitted payments" could be given to producers as an incentive to maintain supply.
The prime minister said he is confident the energy plan will pass parliament when it is recalled for one extraordinary day of sitting on Thursday, despite the Greens flagging they will oppose any new subsidies being given to coal and gas companies.
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