In our fast-paced modern lives, an undeniable reality looms over us — living expenses have a knack for stealthily mounting up, relentlessly consuming our hard-earned money.

We understand how crucial it is for SDC members to maximise their pension or superannuation and keep more of it in the bank.

And oh, how we wish we had better news for you on this fine day! But the cost of living, including those pesky energy bills, continues to escalate, with seniors among the hardest hit.

It has recently been revealed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) that energy prices are set to soar to staggering new heights, leaving millions of Australians potentially facing bigger bills.

What was once a whisper about a potential 20% to 22% rise has now been confirmed as a whopping increase between 21% and 24% come July.

You read that right, folks – 24%! This now leaves around 600,000 households across New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia staring down the barrel of yearly bill hikes of up to $512.

Authorities announced price hikes on electricity bills, informing the general public of the additional charges they could be paying in the next few months. Credit: Shutterstock.

The Impact on Households

Your energy bills already seem like they burn a hole in your pocket, and this new pricing surge is set to burn through even more money.

Those in New South Wales can expect an increase of between $440 and $594 per year, depending on their location.

Residents in southeast Queensland have been forewarned about an extra outlay of around $402, while those residing in South Australia are looking at a hefty increase of $512.

The Burden on Small Businesses

It's not just households feeling the pinch; small businesses will also see the consequences of these rising energy prices, with increases between 14.7% to 28.9%.

The already fragile economy is sure to feel the burden as businesses struggle to keep their heads above water.

The Default Offer as a Safety Net

For those scratching their heads about the default offer, it serves as a backstop for around 9% of customers, preventing excessive charges on domestic users.

While many customers take advantage of lower, discounted rates, the default offer serves as a benchmark for wider prices.

The AER noted that stakeholder feedback was vital in shaping the final determination.

Reasons behind the Price Surge

The AER blames inflated wholesale energy costs on the rise in retail electricity prices. Clare Savage, Chair of the AER, underlined the care the agency took in considering the cost-of-living pressures faced by households and businesses. She recognised the need for retailers to recover their costs amidst these challenging times.

Savage also highlighted the importance of the default offer as a safety net for customers who haven't explored alternative power deals. She encouraged Aussies to shop around for the best options they could find.

'We know households and small businesses continue to face cost-of-living pressures on many fronts, and that's why it's important the (default offer) provides a safety net for those who might not have shopped around for a better power deal,' she remarked.

'No one wants to see rising prices, and we recognise this is a difficult time, that's why consumers need to shop around for a better deal.'

'The DMO is a protection against unjustifiably high prices, but our job is to make sure retailers can also recover their costs.'

Future Outlook

The May budget estimated a 10% increase in retail electricity prices for the 2023/24 period.

According to Ms Savage, this price increase is better than initially predicted in September.

She added that if the government had not intervened in the energy market, prices could have risen by a staggering 35% to 50%.

However, she noted that it is too early to determine whether prices have peaked and will eventually decrease.

Key Takeaways

• Energy prices are set to skyrocket by up to 24% for millions of Australians, with some households facing bill hikes of up to $512 a year.
• About 600,000 households in New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia will be affected by the changes.
• The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said the rise in retail electricity prices was being driven by high wholesale energy costs.
• AER chair Clare Savage encouraged consumers to shop around for better deals and emphasised the importance of the default offer as a safety net for those facing cost-of-living pressures.

So, while we brace ourselves for this upcoming increase, it's important to be proactive about reviewing our energy usage and the various deals available to us to make informed decisions and hopefully save some money in the long run.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a better electricity deal:

• Make sure the retailer you select is reliable and offers good customer service. You can do this by reading online reviews or checking if they have any star ratings.
• Read the fine print and make sure you understand what the deal does and doesn’t include.
• Consider whether the plan is flexible enough for your needs.
• Make sure you ask about any discounts or incentives that might be on offer, such as bulk-buying discounts.
• Determine if the plan would benefit you in the long term.

What are your tips for keeping electricity prices low? Let us know in the comments below – it just might save someone else from a financial shock in the future!

 

[Milica]

So we will be getting a discount off our electricity bill - one in July, state and one in December, federal - if i have this right? They then have just taken that back by putting electricity prices up! why bother with this exercise in the first place. Money, Power, Greed...

 

[Tony@51]

In our fast-paced modern lives, an undeniable reality looms over us — living expenses have a knack for stealthily mounting up, relentlessly consuming our hard-earned money.

We understand how crucial it is for SDC members to maximise their pension or superannuation and keep more of it in the bank.

And oh, how we wish we had better news for you on this fine day! But the cost of living, including those pesky energy bills, continues to escalate, with seniors among the hardest hit.

It has recently been revealed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) that energy prices are set to soar to staggering new heights, leaving millions of Australians potentially facing bigger bills.

What was once a whisper about a potential 20% to 22% rise has now been confirmed as a whopping increase between 21% and 24% come July.

You read that right, folks – 24%! This now leaves around 600,000 households across New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia staring down the barrel of yearly bill hikes of up to $512.

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Authorities announced price hikes on electricity bills, informing the general public of the additional charges they could be paying in the next few months. Credit: Shutterstock.

The Impact on Households

Your energy bills already seem like they burn a hole in your pocket, and this new pricing surge is set to burn through even more money.

Those in New South Wales can expect an increase of between $440 and $594 per year, depending on their location.

Residents in southeast Queensland have been forewarned about an extra outlay of around $402, while those residing in South Australia are looking at a hefty increase of $512.

The Burden on Small Businesses

It's not just households feeling the pinch; small businesses will also see the consequences of these rising energy prices, with increases between 14.7% to 28.9%.

The already fragile economy is sure to feel the burden as businesses struggle to keep their heads above water.

The Default Offer as a Safety Net

For those scratching their heads about the default offer, it serves as a backstop for around 9% of customers, preventing excessive charges on domestic users.

While many customers take advantage of lower, discounted rates, the default offer serves as a benchmark for wider prices.

The AER noted that stakeholder feedback was vital in shaping the final determination.

Reasons behind the Price Surge

The AER blames inflated wholesale energy costs on the rise in retail electricity prices. Clare Savage, Chair of the AER, underlined the care the agency took in considering the cost-of-living pressures faced by households and businesses. She recognised the need for retailers to recover their costs amidst these challenging times.

Savage also highlighted the importance of the default offer as a safety net for customers who haven't explored alternative power deals. She encouraged Aussies to shop around for the best options they could find.

'We know households and small businesses continue to face cost-of-living pressures on many fronts, and that's why it's important the (default offer) provides a safety net for those who might not have shopped around for a better power deal,' she remarked.

'No one wants to see rising prices, and we recognise this is a difficult time, that's why consumers need to shop around for a better deal.'

'The DMO is a protection against unjustifiably high prices, but our job is to make sure retailers can also recover their costs.'

Future Outlook

The May budget estimated a 10% increase in retail electricity prices for the 2023/24 period.

According to Ms Savage, this price increase is better than initially predicted in September.

She added that if the government had not intervened in the energy market, prices could have risen by a staggering 35% to 50%.

However, she noted that it is too early to determine whether prices have peaked and will eventually decrease.

Key Takeaways

• Energy prices are set to skyrocket by up to 24% for millions of Australians, with some households facing bill hikes of up to $512 a year.
• About 600,000 households in New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia will be affected by the changes.
• The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said the rise in retail electricity prices was being driven by high wholesale energy costs.
• AER chair Clare Savage encouraged consumers to shop around for better deals and emphasised the importance of the default offer as a safety net for those facing cost-of-living pressures.

So, while we brace ourselves for this upcoming increase, it's important to be proactive about reviewing our energy usage and the various deals available to us to make informed decisions and hopefully save some money in the long run.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a better electricity deal:

• Make sure the retailer you select is reliable and offers good customer service. You can do this by reading online reviews or checking if they have any star ratings.
• Read the fine print and make sure you understand what the deal does and doesn’t include.
• Consider whether the plan is flexible enough for your needs.
• Make sure you ask about any discounts or incentives that might be on offer, such as bulk-buying discounts.
• Determine if the plan would benefit you in the long term.

What are your tips for keeping electricity prices low? Let us know in the comments below – it just might save someone else from a financial shock in the future!

 

[Toyo]

I agree. Just yesterday, I was at a Westfield shopping centre and went to Coles. All the manned check-outs had disappeared and replaced with a row of self serve check-outs. I saw there was only 3 staff to supervise and help people. They need to fix their software on those self serves, as they are painfully slow compared to manned ones. I'm quite tall, and have to continually bend down to the low shelf, to put the items in my bags. Otherwise, I place them in the trolley and pack them at the car.
Perhaps supermarkets want us to all use online shopping and never go there.

I use the self service checkouts simply because it is quicker than waiting while a customer in front has a discussion with the checkout chic about what they did last week sorry to say this but I have better uses for my time so maybe when more places become automated more actual jobs will get done just yesterday I cleared at least 12 shopping trolleys in the car park and put them in the rack, where were the trolley boys, nowhere to be seen. Kids must have spread the trolleys everywhere during the night, but people just swerved to avoid the trolleys. About time each supermarket went to a system like Aldi where you need a coin or token to use a trolley.

 

[Tony@51]

its about time we oldies started protesting this 0 emission targets and start building new coal or gas fired power plants the last time untrue proper Gander was used was the 2nd world war against the jewish population in Europe, we are becoming the forgotten generation we are not important or valued in todays world.

 

[Wandiwa]

We received an email + call from our electricity supplier, to inform us they will be installing a digital meter reader in our meter box. It doesn't cost us anything, but how rude is that! Sacking people that will be made redundant with their job reading the meter. Yet again, people will be jobless.

I'm afraid I cannot really agree with you, imagine how many meter readers are currently employed to cover every house and business meter read every 8 weeks. They will save millions in wages and hopefully this will reduce the increases on your future bills. The same applies to the good old days when 5 garbo's used to hang off the back of the truck, technology made them redundant, and slowed the pace of your council rate increases. Do you also want to go back to the good old days of garbos and higher council rates?

 

[kevinwoodtufftyke52@gmail]

In our fast-paced modern lives, an undeniable reality looms over us — living expenses have a knack for stealthily mounting up, relentlessly consuming our hard-earned money.

We understand how crucial it is for SDC members to maximise their pension or superannuation and keep more of it in the bank.

And oh, how we wish we had better news for you on this fine day! But the cost of living, including those pesky energy bills, continues to escalate, with seniors among the hardest hit.

It has recently been revealed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) that energy prices are set to soar to staggering new heights, leaving millions of Australians potentially facing bigger bills.

What was once a whisper about a potential 20% to 22% rise has now been confirmed as a whopping increase between 21% and 24% come July.

You read that right, folks – 24%! This now leaves around 600,000 households across New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia staring down the barrel of yearly bill hikes of up to $512.

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Authorities announced price hikes on electricity bills, informing the general public of the additional charges they could be paying in the next few months. Credit: Shutterstock.

The Impact on Households

Your energy bills already seem like they burn a hole in your pocket, and this new pricing surge is set to burn through even more money.

Those in New South Wales can expect an increase of between $440 and $594 per year, depending on their location.

Residents in southeast Queensland have been forewarned about an extra outlay of around $402, while those residing in South Australia are looking at a hefty increase of $512.

The Burden on Small Businesses

It's not just households feeling the pinch; small businesses will also see the consequences of these rising energy prices, with increases between 14.7% to 28.9%.

The already fragile economy is sure to feel the burden as businesses struggle to keep their heads above water.

The Default Offer as a Safety Net

For those scratching their heads about the default offer, it serves as a backstop for around 9% of customers, preventing excessive charges on domestic users.

While many customers take advantage of lower, discounted rates, the default offer serves as a benchmark for wider prices.

The AER noted that stakeholder feedback was vital in shaping the final determination.

Reasons behind the Price Surge

The AER blames inflated wholesale energy costs on the rise in retail electricity prices. Clare Savage, Chair of the AER, underlined the care the agency took in considering the cost-of-living pressures faced by households and businesses. She recognised the need for retailers to recover their costs amidst these challenging times.

Savage also highlighted the importance of the default offer as a safety net for customers who haven't explored alternative power deals. She encouraged Aussies to shop around for the best options they could find.

'We know households and small businesses continue to face cost-of-living pressures on many fronts, and that's why it's important the (default offer) provides a safety net for those who might not have shopped around for a better power deal,' she remarked.

'No one wants to see rising prices, and we recognise this is a difficult time, that's why consumers need to shop around for a better deal.'

'The DMO is a protection against unjustifiably high prices, but our job is to make sure retailers can also recover their costs.'

Future Outlook

The May budget estimated a 10% increase in retail electricity prices for the 2023/24 period.

According to Ms Savage, this price increase is better than initially predicted in September.

She added that if the government had not intervened in the energy market, prices could have risen by a staggering 35% to 50%.

However, she noted that it is too early to determine whether prices have peaked and will eventually decrease.

Key Takeaways

• Energy prices are set to skyrocket by up to 24% for millions of Australians, with some households facing bill hikes of up to $512 a year.
• About 600,000 households in New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia will be affected by the changes.
• The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said the rise in retail electricity prices was being driven by high wholesale energy costs.
• AER chair Clare Savage encouraged consumers to shop around for better deals and emphasised the importance of the default offer as a safety net for those facing cost-of-living pressures.

So, while we brace ourselves for this upcoming increase, it's important to be proactive about reviewing our energy usage and the various deals available to us to make informed decisions and hopefully save some money in the long run.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a better electricity deal:

• Make sure the retailer you select is reliable and offers good customer service. You can do this by reading online reviews or checking if they have any star ratings.
• Read the fine print and make sure you understand what the deal does and doesn’t include.
• Consider whether the plan is flexible enough for your needs.
• Make sure you ask about any discounts or incentives that might be on offer, such as bulk-buying discounts.
• Determine if the plan would benefit you in the long term.

What are your tips for keeping electricity prices low? Let us know in the comments below – it just might save someone else from a financial shock in the future!

Where is the Government? They have the power to restrict any price rises to the CPI. PRIVATIZATION OF OUR RESOURCES AND OUR UTILITIES IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!

 

[MindyMac]

Two low voltage lamps, one in hallway and one in kitchen. I use the led globes with 'cool light' and they spread out a lot of light. They are the small globes that I got from Aldi for $2.99. Aldi just had the special buys sales on the led normal size globes also $2.99. But when the smaller globes come back on Special Buys I'll be getting more.

So, the back patio light for the cats will be going off early. Blankets again and warm winter clothing, including night wear.

Plus, cook-up people. When making meals including boiling rice and pasta, just make more at once and freeze in portions. Will save time and money.

 

[MindyMac]

I'm afraid I cannot really agree with you, imagine how many meter readers are currently employed to cover every house and business meter read every 8 weeks. They will save millions in wages and hopefully this will reduce the increases on your future bills. The same applies to the good old days when 5 garbo's used to hang off the back of the truck, technology made them redundant, and slowed the pace of your council rate increases. Do you also want to go back to the good old days of garbos and higher council rates?

Yes, the good old days and for a very good reason. One of my brothers was a garbo and then took his suit, towel and toiletries to the office and shower there early, then open up the office for the staff to come in. He was a manager at one of Social Services (Centrelink) offices. The garbos did a great job and a lot of men were able to earn extra money to pay off mortgages, pay for their children and stay extremely fit.

 

[SGH]

In the summer months I turn my hot water system off. During winter I have my hot water system off until the water temp drops considerably and then I switch it back on at 10pm at night and then off in the morning. This process usually gives me enough hot water for a week or so. I don’t like hot showers anyway. My system “controlled” heats up between 10 pm and 7am each night. By doing this my usage drops at least 4kw/ hour each day.

We installed a solar hot water system when we bought our house in 2001, never regretted it at all, whatever the days temperature is outside the water will heat to double that. Very rarely ever use the booster and if needed it fully heats the 50 degree (government regulated temp) in a couple of hours.

 

[Cyberchook]

Come on, this is not April Fools Day, I understood that Albo, when he had his feet on the ground prior to the last election, promised a reduction on our power bills. Remember, this 24 % rise is on top of the already implemented Gas and Electricity price rises every individual and manufacturer have had to accept since Albo and his equally allegedly inept Treasurer Chalmers and that alleged liar Bowen were voted in based on their promises. Thank the good Lord I am getting closer to meeting my maker but I worry about what type of future we are leaving our Grandchildren what with the electorate accepting these hypothetical humankind caused global worming ideas over proven natural occurring climate change results seen around the world every day. A real pity these zealots did not place as much importance on the damage to our earth being caused by pollution.

I wonder when we will get some real politicians with the balls to get build the latest technology coal fired Electric Generators similar to what Japan, China and India are building. Just think, if China for example had not championed coal fired power stations half their population would be starving due to the lack of nutrients provided by the exhausts.

I so agree, especially with almost all politicians of today ( I can't think of even one who is really doing something of value to us all) as their main aim seems to be elected, as an achievement, not necessarily action as they pump their chests making claims they prefer to avoid, excuse or attend with effort, whilst going overseas to meetings and many making comments for the media. I am still trying to recall one pre-election promise that actually has come to fruition! Most Politicians are for themselves #1 and implementing their own words post-election is vague and lacks real progress. It is all about money now as well, not commonsense or general welfare for people.
This 'woke' society is our children's and grandchildren's future expectations as well. Lemmings' reputation for too many?

 

[Trudi]

The thing that annoys me about rising energy costs is that when I had my current house built in Canberra 13 years ago, I wanted reverse cycle air conditioning but my builder insisted on ducted gas heating. I wish I had persevered, because for a start, I don't like gas but ended up with gas heating and hot water. I had solar installed which runs on a gross feed in tariff and pays 50 cents for every kW. Although the system is just 1.5 kW, it has paid me more than $9,000 since it's start in January 2010 which is more than double the amount I invested. I had intended to add a second, separate 5 or 6 kW system and a battery but as I am retired now, there is no reason for me to stay in Canberra and plan to sell my house.

 

[Pat T]

I am very thankful that here in WA we did not privatise our electricity. So much for cheaper prices when you have competition!

We were told that privatisation would reduce costs. Been going up every year since.

 

[Ezzy]

When is this going to stop.
I am in WA so I realise this doesn't really affect me, for now at least.
How do they expect people to live.
The country is going down gurgler at 100 kmh and where are our leaders in all this fiasco.
Pensioners have x amount of dollars to live on, at this rate government will need to raise pensions every 6 days not 6 months.

I am in W.A. too & Mark McGowan did say will pay more for electricity. Further, l don't believe we are receiving the full amount promised to us by the Federal Government. McGowan's recent Budget announced a concession for normal households & an extra amount for Pensioners. Together these two amounts didn't add up to what l believed would be received.

Is McGowan pulling a shonky on West Australians?

 

[Ezzy]

They keep telling us to shop around - duh - we have one supplier where I am.

Same here in W.A. Only choice we have is with a gas supplier.

 

[Esma Rose]

I am nearly 98, my immediate family have pre-deceased me. I should be released from any debts I just might foolishly create but NEVER have' to this minute. The Lord will take me to live with my family forever in his mansion if I am judged correctly for having done for everyone who has needed help. As for the country I loved, what am I leaving my beautiful grandchildren & mates who are also selfless??? Debts up to their necks because of selfish Governments & practicing liars liars who never wanted or ever saw "TRUTH" as the answer: Who treat Australians like imbeciles without a brain: who will never accept that the average Aussie knows far more than they do. We are squeezing our wallets to extreme to go without ANY luxury such as an average night out. They blow themselves up like balloons to seem trustworthy so we vote them in. We're stuck with them until next time. It is such a vicious circle that is going nowhere. You won't see our debts paid in ANY distant future.....ever. The education needed by everyone's beautiful child, now & forever
will be but a beautiful dream. Technology has its brutal side. Even the promise of less paperwork. What a bummer that was in the office's! We're using more now than ever. We need it for more proof when the electricity breaks down.....So long folks. I loved you all dearly when we could be open about everything, & "Where did our freedom of speech begin to accept Big Brother??" Freedom for what??????

 

[Esma Rose]

So, I have been scrubbed by truth. Goodbye & thanks for the short time to be allowed my say. ESMA ROSE.

 

[Squizzy1]

In our fast-paced modern lives, an undeniable reality looms over us — living expenses have a knack for stealthily mounting up, relentlessly consuming our hard-earned money.

We understand how crucial it is for SDC members to maximise their pension or superannuation and keep more of it in the bank.

And oh, how we wish we had better news for you on this fine day! But the cost of living, including those pesky energy bills, continues to escalate, with seniors among the hardest hit.

It has recently been revealed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) that energy prices are set to soar to staggering new heights, leaving millions of Australians potentially facing bigger bills.

What was once a whisper about a potential 20% to 22% rise has now been confirmed as a whopping increase between 21% and 24% come July.

You read that right, folks – 24%! This now leaves around 600,000 households across New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia staring down the barrel of yearly bill hikes of up to $512.

View attachment 20645

Authorities announced price hikes on electricity bills, informing the general public of the additional charges they could be paying in the next few months. Credit: Shutterstock.

The Impact on Households

Your energy bills already seem like they burn a hole in your pocket, and this new pricing surge is set to burn through even more money.

Those in New South Wales can expect an increase of between $440 and $594 per year, depending on their location.

Residents in southeast Queensland have been forewarned about an extra outlay of around $402, while those residing in South Australia are looking at a hefty increase of $512.

The Burden on Small Businesses

It's not just households feeling the pinch; small businesses will also see the consequences of these rising energy prices, with increases between 14.7% to 28.9%.

The already fragile economy is sure to feel the burden as businesses struggle to keep their heads above water.

The Default Offer as a Safety Net

For those scratching their heads about the default offer, it serves as a backstop for around 9% of customers, preventing excessive charges on domestic users.

While many customers take advantage of lower, discounted rates, the default offer serves as a benchmark for wider prices.

The AER noted that stakeholder feedback was vital in shaping the final determination.

Reasons behind the Price Surge

The AER blames inflated wholesale energy costs on the rise in retail electricity prices. Clare Savage, Chair of the AER, underlined the care the agency took in considering the cost-of-living pressures faced by households and businesses. She recognised the need for retailers to recover their costs amidst these challenging times.

Savage also highlighted the importance of the default offer as a safety net for customers who haven't explored alternative power deals. She encouraged Aussies to shop around for the best options they could find.

'We know households and small businesses continue to face cost-of-living pressures on many fronts, and that's why it's important the (default offer) provides a safety net for those who might not have shopped around for a better power deal,' she remarked.

'No one wants to see rising prices, and we recognise this is a difficult time, that's why consumers need to shop around for a better deal.'

'The DMO is a protection against unjustifiably high prices, but our job is to make sure retailers can also recover their costs.'

Future Outlook

The May budget estimated a 10% increase in retail electricity prices for the 2023/24 period.

According to Ms Savage, this price increase is better than initially predicted in September.

She added that if the government had not intervened in the energy market, prices could have risen by a staggering 35% to 50%.

However, she noted that it is too early to determine whether prices have peaked and will eventually decrease.

Key Takeaways

• Energy prices are set to skyrocket by up to 24% for millions of Australians, with some households facing bill hikes of up to $512 a year.
• About 600,000 households in New South Wales, southeast Queensland, and South Australia will be affected by the changes.
• The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said the rise in retail electricity prices was being driven by high wholesale energy costs.
• AER chair Clare Savage encouraged consumers to shop around for better deals and emphasised the importance of the default offer as a safety net for those facing cost-of-living pressures.

So, while we brace ourselves for this upcoming increase, it's important to be proactive about reviewing our energy usage and the various deals available to us to make informed decisions and hopefully save some money in the long run.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a better electricity deal:

• Make sure the retailer you select is reliable and offers good customer service. You can do this by reading online reviews or checking if they have any star ratings.
• Read the fine print and make sure you understand what the deal does and doesn’t include.
• Consider whether the plan is flexible enough for your needs.
• Make sure you ask about any discounts or incentives that might be on offer, such as bulk-buying discounts.
• Determine if the plan would benefit you in the long term.

What are your tips for keeping electricity prices low? Let us know in the comments below – it just might save someone else from a financial shock in the future!

No one denies them recovering costs, but their cost is based on, I imagine, the cost of primarily gas and coal, which we own, so imo the whole premise is laughable, so much for cheap energy from a privatised national network that the Govt. sold to the people at the time. Go renewable if you can, strangely the AER never recommended a commensurate FIT increase, they apparently still consider it worthless.

 

[Joedgo]

They keep telling us to shop around - duh - we have one supplier where I am.

So do we

 

[mylittletibbies]

I am in W.A. too & Mark McGowan did say will pay more for electricity. Further, l don't believe we are receiving the full amount promised to us by the Federal Government. McGowan's recent Budget announced a concession for normal households & an extra amount for Pensioners. Together these two amounts didn't add up to what l believed would be received.

Is McGowan pulling a shonky on West Australians?

Can't believe anything any politician says, including Mark McGowan.

 

[Jest]

PLEASE do not tell me climate change is going to reduce bills. My first bill here in Aus 1993 was $93.00 for 3 months. Now with solar and feed in of 0.50c i paid Apr.2023 $382.65 for 3 months. I will never accept climate whatever, it is an ugly blight on the country side, good luck recycling. To sell a product to other countries when Australia will not use that product is, here you go UNAUSTRALIAN. A favourite word aussies like to use. Stupid people all over this planet seem to not care that Al Gore is the only one to make money from all this stupidity. Plus several others. Most certainly not the Australian public. I wish I was around in a few years to see how it all is going. Please do not get me started on electric cars. I will keep my 2013 camry and my 2015 holden barina thank you. ON PETROL. I am not one for fancy cars and having to keep up with the Joneses. So long as it goes and looks okay in the golf park I am happy.