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Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show

Global Published 23 September 2026, 20:00 · archived 23 Sep 2026

Exclusive: Australian Gas Infrastructure Group lobbying campaign warns energy bills could increase by $100 unless ban is reversed, despite experts disagreeingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gas industry has been accused of unleashing a “scare campaign” before the Victorian election as it pressures the state government to reverse a ban on gas in new homes.A paper prepared by a lobbyist for the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and shared with ministers has warned annual household gas bills could increase by $100 unless the ban is overturned, without provi...

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