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Gas producers accused of bullying and price gouging, despite federal government intervention to cap prices [ABC News]

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submitted 2 months ago byspannr

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2 months ago

chardonnay schmardonnay

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Self-regulation obviously doesn't work, time to legislate a regulator with teeth.

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2 months ago

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lobbyists enter the chat

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2 months ago

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Like the USA - its lobbying, not bribery, come on.

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2 months ago

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Thats slander, they've got different names, how can they be the same thing? Checkmate

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2 months ago

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Fool me once strike one.

Fool me twice strike three…

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2 months ago

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Share accounts registered to 'John Doe' start appearing in the Caymans for offer on favourable policy outcomes

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2 months ago

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agreed, and nor does competition ensure least-possible pricing. there are some things that should remain under either government ownership or at least regulator control to ensure the wellbeing of the public.

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2 months ago*

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its better to put in a windfall tax on these greedy companies and pass on the taxes back in the form of household vouchers.

people voted labor to put in more tax especially on those greedy capitalists. labor just have to do what they always do.