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Morrison government to pledge another $58.6m to ‘gas-fired recovery’ in budget

Energy minister Angus Taylor will confirm the new funding, including up to $32m to support the Golden Beach project in Gippsland

The Morrison government will allocate another $58.6m to “gas-fired recovery” measures in Tuesday’s budget and is continuing to hold out the prospect of building a new power plant in the Hunter Valley despite experts questioning the need for it.

The energy minister, Angus Taylor, will confirm on Friday new funding to support gas infrastructure projects, including a short-term loan of up to $32m to support early works for the Golden Beach gas production and storage project in Gippsland in Victoria.

Related: Australian energy board chair says gas-fired power plant in Hunter Valley ‘doesn’t stack up’

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