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Labor and Coalition ramp up energy crisis debate

The article from MSN discusses the intensifying debate between Australia's Labor government and the opposition Coalition regarding the ongoing energy crisis. As winter approaches, both parties are trading blame over the rising energy prices and the looming threat of blackouts. The Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has criticized the previous Coalition government for not doing enough to transition to renewable energy sources, which they argue would have alleviated current pressures. Conversely, the Coalition, now in opposition, accuses Labor of mishandling the energy market, particularly pointing to the government's intervention in the gas market and the decision to cap coal and gas prices, which they claim has led to reduced investment in new energy projects. This political back-and-forth comes at a time when energy reliability and affordability are critical issues for Australian households and businesses, with both sides proposing different solutions to tackle the crisis.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-au/politics/government/labor-and-coalition-ramp-up-energy-crisis-debate/ar-AA1vsfNw ]