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Business does heavy lifting in AEMO plan
Business will do most of the heavy lifting for the Australian Energy Market Operator's emergency plan to avoid blackouts this summer.
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.
Business will do most of the heavy lifting for the Australian Energy Market Operator's emergency plan to avoid blackouts this summer.
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