Hazelwood closure to benefit AGL but small firms face $300 slug
AGL Energy could enjoy a boost to earnings if Hazelwood closes, but small Victorian firms will pay $300 a year more for power.
Ben Potter, Senior Reporter
Ben Potter writes on policy specialising in industrial relations, climate, productivity. Based in our Melbourne newsroom, Ben is a senior writer on national issues and competitiveness.
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