Sky News Political Reporter Joel Philp says gas companies have labelled last-minute consultations with the Treasury a “sham process”.
Less than three hours notice for the consultation left company executives scrambling but they still managed to ask some “tough questions,” Mr Philp said.
A meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and gas company executives has been scheduled for tomorrow after they were left unsatisfied with the outcome of today’s rushed consultation.
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