Government faces challenges to get coal and gas price caps through parliament

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High voltage electricity transmission lines in NSW. Australia will cap coal and gas prices for a year in a bid to shave utility bills for households and businesses. (AAP) Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE

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The Greens have expressed concern about the federal government's energy relief package. Last week, National Cabinet agreed to impose price caps on coal and gas, as well as 1.5-billion-dollars in power bill relief. Parilament will be recalled on Thursday to pass the laws.

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