Coal could get clean-energy subsidy under new Turnbull focus

By Mark Kenny
Updated February 2 2017 - 4:23pm, first published 8:14am
Malcolm Turnbull has flagged a policy switch that is sure to provoke anger from anti-coal environmentalists. Photo: Brendan Esposito
Malcolm Turnbull has flagged a policy switch that is sure to provoke anger from anti-coal environmentalists. Photo: Brendan Esposito

 Malcolm Turnbull has opened the possibility of using clean-energy subsidies to build new-generation, coal-fired power stations as he branded Labor's heavy focus on renewables "mindless", and a recipe for more expensive, less reliable electricity.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Bathurst news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.