Wednesday, 4 February 2026

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:48): (1487) My question is to the Minister for Energy and Resources, and it has a very similar theme to the member for Bellarine’s. How many households in the Glen Waverley district have taken up the latest round of the power saving bonus? This government understands the real cost-of-living pressures facing Victorian households, and that is why we have delivered another round of the power saving bonus. The $100 payment provides direct relief on electricity bills for eligible concession card holders: the pensioner concession card, the Veterans’ Affairs pensioner concession card and the Veterans’ Affairs gold card as well. In Glen Waverley my office is ready to assist constituents to access this support. Residents can bring along their most recent electricity bill, a drivers licence, Medicare card and concession card and my staff will help them submit their application. Or if you cannot get to the office, I am even happy to do house calls for you as well. The power saving bonus concludes on 31 March, and I strongly encourage eligible households in the Glen Waverley district to apply for this as soon as possible so they do not miss out on this important $100 bonus.

Tim Read: On a point of order, Speaker, I have got eight questions on notice that are now overdue. Shall I email the numbers to the Clerk?

The SPEAKER: That would be most helpful. Thank you, member for Brunswick.

Annabelle Cleeland: On a point of order, Speaker, I also have a point of order about overdue questions. I am going to one-up; I have got 16 overdue and would love a response. They touch roads and road safety, health, public and active transport, ambulance services, disability, environment, education and emergency services. Help us out, please.

The SPEAKER: I ask you to hand the list to the Clerk.