Power saving bonus
John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (19:20): (1309) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Energy and Resources, and the action I seek is for the minister to update the house as to how many Glen Waverley district residents will benefit from the latest round of the power saving bonus. Since its inception in 2018 the power saving bonus has reached its fifth round, providing a $100 payment to help ease cost-of-living pressures for Victorian households. This program has already delivered meaningful relief to thousands of families, and this latest round continues that support – I remember doing hundreds of these applications in the old Mount Waverley district office as well. Victorians holding a healthcare card, pensioner concession card, veterans pensioner concession card or a veteran gold card can visit the Victorian Energy Compare website to access this bonus and, importantly, to compare energy prices to ensure they are on the best deal possible. Alongside the Victorian Energy Compare helpline and our local community neighbourhood houses, my office stands ready to assist any constituents who may need help applying, so feel free to call the office or email the office to book an appointment to come and see us. Or if you cannot make it from your home, feel free to call to book for us to come out and see you to do the application for you.
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It has been a pleasure getting out and about in our community and talking with residents about the energy bill relief being delivered by the Allan Labor government, and I want to give a special shout-out to the hardworking local neighbourhood houses and volunteers, who continue to provide invaluable assistance to residents seeking my support. Also, a big shout-out to William Kennedy, who I sat down with yesterday for about half an hour just to get his application completed. He told me about the reasons he moved to the area 20 years ago, to Forest Hill, and also about his love of the Vermont Football Club – go Eagles. It was lovely to have a good chat with him, and I look forward to him receiving his cheque through the mail very soon. I also look forward to the minister’s response.