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Australian ministers held over 20 meetings with Japanese LNG companies, including Inpex and Jera, amid lobbying efforts to sustain fossil fuel investments. A report by InfluenceMap indicates these companies have over A$70 billion in equity across 13 LNG developments in Australia, contributing significantly to carbon emissions.

The meetings, which included resources minister Madeleine King and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, suggest a push to maintain favorable policies for gas despite commitments to net zero emissions. Critics argue this undermines the transition to clean energy.