Labor prepares trigger if gas falls short

By Paul Osborne
Updated August 19 2022 - 4:48pm, first published 4:44pm
The so-called gas trigger is aimed at ensuring enough gas is available for domestic use. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
The so-called gas trigger is aimed at ensuring enough gas is available for domestic use. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal government has formally extended the life of the so-called gas trigger until January 2030 as it seeks to shore up supply for the domestic market.