Blaming the Federal Government for gas shortages and price issues in Queensland is the pinnacle of Labor passing the buck, Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Dale Last said today.
“Natural Resources Minister Anthony Lynham is full of hot air when it comes to gas,” Mr Last said.
“Labor still hasn’t delivered the Gas Supply and Demand Action Plan it promised in 2015.
“The only progress Labor has made on this plan is removing any reference to its progress from the department’s website.
“Blaming the Federal Government for his failure to plan for the future is an embarrassing new low for Mr Lynham.
“Queensland manufacturers are suffering under skyrocketing gas prices.
“The Australian Energy Market Operator Gas Statement of Opportunities report found increased vulnerability of some industrial loads in the face of increasing gas prices.
“Queensland gas should be used for Queensland jobs.
“The Palaszczuk Government should develop a plan to boost gas supply instead of playing politics.
“Mr Lynham can’t even convince his Cabinet colleagues to approve his Gas Supply and Demand Action Plan.”
