5th COAG Energy Council Meeting Communique

The 5th meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council was held on 19 August 2016 in Canberra.

Key items for discussion included:

• recent developments in South Australia

• adapting to the transformation of energy markets, ensuring a greater use of renewables and new technologies

• gas prices and supply to promote gas market reform to ensure prices are competitive.