Jay Weatherill renews warning Labor states could go it alone on energy policy

South Australian premier signals possible collaboration on alternative to clean energy target, and urges Turnbull to face down rightwing pressure

Podcast: ‘They’re insatiable’ – Jay Weatherill on his clash with the Coalition

The South Australian premier, Jay Weatherill, has renewed his warning that Labor-led state governments could go it alone on energy policy if the Turnbull government can’t resolve its internal battle over the clean energy target.

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