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Why is the Morrison government building a $600m gas power plant? – Australian politics podcast

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After the federal government this week confirmed it would spend up to $600m on a new gas-fired power plant in NSW’s Hunter region, Katharine Murphy sits down with environment editor Adam Morton to investigate why.

The federal government this week confirmed it would spend up to $600m on a new gas-fired power plant in NSW’s Hunter region, despite the International Energy Agency saying there should be no new investments in coal, oil or gas. Katharine Murphy sits down with environment editor Adam Morton to investigate why. With more affordable and cleaner options available, what’s the justification? What impact will this have on the economy and the environment?