Power Politics
An unusually cold start to winter, coupled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ageing local coal power plants, combined to create a surge in energy prices and the threat of blackouts in Victoria and South Australia. The Australian Energy Market Operator was forced to intervene to suspend wholesale electricity prices and ensure a reliable power supply.
![Cartoon called Power Politics by Fiona Katauskas](/sites/default/files/styles/cartoon_large/public/cartoons/9.04%20Energy_Fiona%20Katauskas_The%20Echidna_27th%20june%202022.jpg?itok=bRyR9FGq)