Federal Government announces Energy White Paper

摘要

Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has released terms of reference for the Government's Energy White Paper that he says will drive economy-wide reforms of Australia's energy sector. The Government has made a new Energy White Paper a priority because it will set out a cohesive policy to secure our long-term domestic energy needs, maintain international competitiveness and grow our export base," Mr Macfarlane said. Mr Macfarlane has said the White Paper will deliver on the Government's economy-wide reforms relevant to the energy sector. Reforming regulation, improving workforce skills and encouraging innovation will help drive the efficiencies and productivity to put downward pressure on domestic costs and grow energy exports.