Origin Energy
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The former NSW Liberal treasurer was also critical of the federal opposition's nuclear energy plan.
Following backlash over a failed demerger, a board shakeup and new leadership, AGL Energy is now regaining investor confidence.
Both Brookfield and Origin Energy have clearly moved on from the $20 billion takeover attempt that failed late last year, with the Australian gentailer's share price climbing by almost a third in the months since.
New South Wales' $450 million deal to extend the life of the country's largest coal fired power station has been roundly criticised by clean energy advocates as an avoidable failure of public policy.
