Opinion

Bob Hawes writes: The Chamber supports a shift to a lower-carbon future but the transition process needs to be a reasonable and pragmatic one that does not drive our manufacturing industries offshore.

By Bob Hawes
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:25am, first published November 29 2019 - 7:30pm
RELIABILITY: To remain viable, industries such as Tomago Aluminium need access to affordable electricity, often around the clock. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
RELIABILITY: To remain viable, industries such as Tomago Aluminium need access to affordable electricity, often around the clock. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The challenges of energy pricing and security articulated in the Newcastle Herald this week by Tomago Aluminium CEO Matt Howell have again highlighted a significant issue of concern to business and industry throughout the Hunter.

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