Australian policymakers are proposing a system that would require coal-fired power plants to pay for their carbon emissions.

What it means

This news article reports on a policy proposal in Australia that would require coal-fired power plants to pay for their carbon emissions, effectively introducing a carbon price for the electricity sector. The 'power struggle' in the headline refers to the political and industry pushback against such a measure. The proposal represents a significant step in Australian climate policy, aiming to reduce emissions from one of the country's largest sources.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on reporting by the Sydney Morning Herald, which cites a named primary source, likely a government policy document or announcement. As a reputable secondary source reporting directly on that proposal, the accuracy is high, though the specifics depend on the reliability of the primary source.

How new

This is genuinely new reporting, published on September 27, 2026.

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• Sydney Morning Herald — first to publish