Renewables to flatline under Turnbull energy policy

By Peter Hannam
Updated October 20 2017 - 4:03pm, first published 3:49pm
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 18 October 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 18 October 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Renewable energy's share of the electricity sector will plateau from 2020 under the Turnbull government's new energy plan, which critics say will make it harder for Australia to meet its climate goals and dent jobs in the industry.

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