Gas reservation policy

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Status: Unanswered

Asked by: Senator the Hon. Matthew Canavan

Committee: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

Portfolio: Foreign Affairs and Trade

Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates

Question No: 232

Asked: 4 June 2026

Answer due: 23 July 2026

Question

1. Can you confirm that it's DFAT's understanding that there will be a financial impact on existing export contracts in some cases, through the requirement to purchase gas to meet existing export volumes and the domestic supply obligation? 2. Was DFAT provided with or consulted on the modelling that went to Cabinet relating to the gas reservation policy? 3. Has DFAT assessed whether this policy could trigger investor state dispute settlement claims, compensation claims, or disputes under trade and investment agreements?

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