Updated: Solar companies lose legal battle over subsidy cuts

Jessica Shankleman
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High Court judge agrees that cuts are retrospective, but says Minister acted lawfully

Four solar companies attempting to sue the government over its decision to halt subsidies for large solar farms from early next year have had their case dismissed by the High Court today, despite the judge...

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