May 28, 2026 – 8.00pmThe Albanese government has explicitly rejected Queensland’s complaints that it will be unfairly disadvantaged by a new national gas reservation scheme that is set to carve out Western Australia’s powerful gas industry.The policy, which was first announced in December 2025, has sparked a war of words between the Commonwealth and Queensland governments since Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced last month that it would apply to 20 per cent of the state’s exports.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles