Independent energy security review approved in snap meeting

Friday, 7 Oct 2016 07:42:46 | Stephanie Anderson

1.7 million residents were left without power following severe storms which damaged transmission towers in SA. (ABC News: Nick Harmsen)

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg says he and his state counterparts have agreed on an independent review to provide a blueprint for energy security in the wake of last month's power outage in South Australia.

The Federal Government called a snap meeting of state and federal energy ministers following the statewide blackout, which has prompted calls from the Coalition for a nationally consistent approach to renewable energy targets.

Mr Frydenberg is meeting with state and territory energy ministers in Melbourne today, where he told reporters the statewide power failure was a wake up call.

"It reminded us of the urgent need for energy ministers to respond in a collective way to the issue of energy security," he said.

More to come.

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Independent energy security review approved in snap meeting

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