Victoria announces ban on gas connections to new homes from January 2024
by Adeshola Ore and Australian Associated Press from on (#6DBF0)
Environmental groups and Property Council welcome move but opposition argues it could increase energy bills
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Gas connections will be banned in new homes and government buildings built in Victoria from next year.
The announcement has been backed by environmental groups and the property and construction sectors but the opposition has warned the change could increase household energy bills fuelled by higher demand for electricity.
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