Australian Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King addresses the media alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Kwinana, Australia, on March 4, 2021. Paul Kane/Getty Images
The Australian government has moved to protect 76,000 Australian homes from a looming winter energy shortfall, issuing a 30-day ultimatum to gas exporters to prioritise local supply over international profits.
In a significant escalation, Resources Minister Madeleine King warned she is prepared to forcibly curb overseas shipments unless more gas is diverted to struggling southern states.
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