Energy Minister Announces New Gas Review Amid Possible Shortfalls

The government’s latest Gas Market Review will examine how regulatory mechanisms can be consolidated.

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on June 30, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

The federal government is weighing up new curbs on gas exports to shore up local supply, amid an ACCC warning that southern states face critical shortfalls from late 2025.

On June 30, federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen launched a new review into the gas market.