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Queensland Premier Doles out Coal-Funded $1,000 for Energy Bills

The coal-royalty funded handout comes less than 6 months before the Queensland state election.
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Queensland Premier Doles out Coal-Funded $1,000 for Energy Bills
Queensland Premier Steven Miles speaks to media during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia on Jan. 29, 2024 AAP Image/Jono Searle
Monica O’Shea
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Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles has announced a $1,000 (US$652) rebate for energy bills less than six months out from the state election.

In addition, the government recently legislated a 75 percent emissions reduction target by 2035, a move that sparked concerns about power bills.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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