Australia's most gas-dependent state is being forced to phase it out. Why? Will other states follow?

'It's no longer plentiful, it's no longer cheap and it's also a fossil fuel.' Why the Victorian government is pushing people to ditch gas.

Existing homes will not be subject to the gas ban as of January 1 next year, and neither will homes that are being renovated or extended.

If a gas stove top breaks down Victorians are increasingly being encouraged to replace them with an electric induction stove. Victorian households can also get government rebates to upgrade their heating, cooling and hot water heaters.How likely is it that other states and territories will follow suit?ACT is already doing itWaverley local council in Sydney's east has also banned gas heating and cooking appliances in new developments.

"Victoria's ban is reflecting the fact that public opinion, emissions strategies, net zero strategies all require us to eliminate gas eventually."

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