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Albany faces gas supply decommissioning. Inquiry into support levels compared to Esperance. Government blames privatisation, commits to community support.
🟡 Medium · Speech19 February 2026 · 745 words
Albany gas customers face decommissioning; government commits to support after ATCO's decision to ex
Government commits to supporting Albany residents after ATCO's gas network decommissioning.
“That the taxpayers of Western Australia should purchase it, repair it and sell it on again—I mean, that is just bananas!”
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Members who spoke
Leary, ScottSanderson, Amber-Jade
Topics
EnergyGasPrivatisationCommunity Support
· 19 February 2026
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