Australia news live: Ed Husic condemns ‘obscenely sweet’ gas deals; Anthony Albanese says national cabinet to discuss ‘long tail’ of fuel crisis

Australian news reports that Labor MP Ed Husic is advocating for a 25% tax on gas exports in the next budget, criticizing current gas deals as excessively favorable to exporters. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the national cabinet will discuss the ongoing fuel crisis and its long-term effects. In New South Wales, a state climate policy advisory body has proposed heat-safe rental standards and stricter workplace safety regulations for outdoor workers to address extreme heat conditions. These proposals aim to protect vulnerable populations during periods of high temperature. The discussions and proposals come as Australia grapples with energy policy and climate change impacts.