Pro-gas group with link to Liberal party referred to ACCC over alleged misleading claims
theguardian.comPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated an investigation into ANG, accusing them of misleading claims amid concerns about transparency regarding their ties to the gas industry and a Liberal candidate. Climate Integrity, a non-profit, filed a complaint highlighting issues with lack of transparency and overstated benefits of natural gas. The ACCC is examining whether ANG omitted crucial information or made misleading statements, as this investigation coincides with the importance of gas policy in upcoming elections, potentially influencing energy decisions.