Australian voters were betrayed on energy prices, but not by Labor's budget | Katharine Murphy

Before things get totally hysterical over the next few days, let's talk about what betrayal really looks likeFollow the latest federal budget 2022 reactionExplore all of our 2022 Australia federal budget coverageGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLet's start with the obvious. When it comes to soaring energy prices, Labor is in a tight spot.During the election campaign, and in the months before, Anthony Albanese said Labor's powering Australia policy would lead to lower power prices. More renewables in the market would reduce household energy bills by $275 by 2025.Sign up for our free morning newsletter and afternoon email to get your daily news roundup Continue reading...