Angus Taylor and Matt Kean: Both Liberals but on opposite sides of the electricity debate

Ian Kirkwood
February 12 2021 - 5:00am
STEAM ENGINES: The federal and NSW governments are at odds over energy policy, with Delta Energy's decision to decline federal funding towards an upgrade of its Vales Point coal-fired power station the latest trigger for tit-for-tat criticisms between Angus Taylor and Matt Kean.
STEAM ENGINES: The federal and NSW governments are at odds over energy policy, with Delta Energy's decision to decline federal funding towards an upgrade of its Vales Point coal-fired power station the latest trigger for tit-for-tat criticisms between Angus Taylor and Matt Kean.

THE Berejiklian and Morrison governments are close to outright war over energy policy, with NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean the target of Canberra's ire after Delta Electricity knocked back an $8.7 million Vales Point turbine upgrade grant after it had been announced.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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