NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted temporary emergency powers to force coal to electricity generators - ABC News

6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
by Jessica Kidd

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.

NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean says emergency powers to control the state's coal supplies are a precautionary measure to "keep the lights on and the system going". Key points: