Tuesday, 17 June 2025

 Juliana ADDISON (Wendouree) (14:43): (1161) My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources regarding the next $100 power saving bonus for concession card holders. In the 2025–‍26 state budget I was delighted to hear that the Allan Labor government is continuing to support households with concession cards with a $100 power saving bonus later this year, in time for winter bills. It is no secret that Ballarat is a cool place to live, but in winter it is truly cold, even freezing, with below zero overnights and icy mornings. Keeping warm is a necessity but can be costly. My question is: when will my constituents in the electorate of Wendouree with an eligible concession card be able to apply for the one-off $100 power saving bonus? I thank the minister for her support of low-income households in my community, and I am proud that the $100 power saving bonus this winter will make a real difference to the energy bills of the people who need it the most. I thank the minister and await her response.