LAURA JAYES: Tomorrow, Labor leader Bill Shorten will unveil more details of energy policy going into the election, so there will be a sharper focus if that is at all possible. So, let's bring in the Energy Minister Angus Taylor. Angus Taylor, thank you for your time. If Labor does adopt the National Energy Guarantee framework, what will your position be? Can you credibly criticise it, given your Government was the architect of it?

The South Australian State Government has launched a $50 million fund to support construction of new energy storage projects in South Australia, building on our efforts to make electricity more affordable and reliable for households and businesses across the state.

The Australian Government is supporting reliable 24/7 power with the commissioning of two grid-scale batteries in regional Victoria.

TOM CONNELL: Well, as mentioned at the top of the hour, good news today for 150,00 customers with AGL. They have announced there will be automatic discounts, a so-called safety net for people on those standing offers- the higher default offers. Now, we'll be getting discounts up to $150 per household. That has come after a government threat to use this so-called big stick of divestment if savings weren't offered upfront and by 1 January. Joining me now is the Energy Minister Angus Taylor for more on this. Minister, thanks very much for your time.

TOM CONNELL: Well, as mentioned at the top of the hour, good news today for 150,00 customers with AGL. They have announced there will be automatic discounts, a so-called safety net for people on those standing offers- the higher default offers. Now, we'll be getting discounts up to $150 per household. That has come after a government threat to use this so-called big stick of divestment if savings weren't offered upfront and by 1 January. Joining me now is the Energy Minister Angus Taylor for more on this. Minister, thanks very much for your time.

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule determination that will assist vulnerable customers to better understand their rights and get the help they need to pay their power bills.

JOURNALIST: Minister, just to start a number of major energy companies have come out, most recently Woodside, in favour of a carbon price. Is the Government being left behind here? The energy sector wants carbon pricing now but the Government doesn't?

Minister's speech about the Snowy Region Construction and Development Conference COOMA, NSW

JOURNALIST: Minister, just to start a number of major energy companies have come out, most recently Woodside, in favour of a carbon price. Is the Government being left behind here? The energy sector wants carbon pricing now but the Government doesn't?

The Morrison Government today welcomed the release of the draft report into the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).
The GEMS Act regulates the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment by setting minimum energy performance standards and energy rating label requirements.
The draft report demonstrates that the GEMS Act has proven very effective at reducing costs for consumers and contains a number of recommendations to strengthen the operation of the Act.