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Sky News Political Editor David_Speers breaks down the government's 'big stick' divestiture policy, which the Coalition says will drive down energy prices. Critics claim it will erode business confidence.

 

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David_Speers It's yet another form of market intervention by the Lib Gov't. This one may potentially be really ugly and costly (to the taxpayers) as reportedly the big players have lawyered up and are ready to challenge it in courts of law. AntiCompetition auspol

David_Speers Its all just waffle. Morrison is not capable nor is Shorten , we are stuck with high power for ever ,get used to it.

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