Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Constituency questions

Brunswick electorate

Tim READ
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Brunswick electorate

 Tim READ (Brunswick) (12:44): (1624) My question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. More than 140,000 Victorians live in apartments with embedded electricity networks. Typically, a developer sells the rights to supply electricity for an entire apartment building to just one electricity retailer. Residents are then locked into that retailer, who often charges above-market rates. Many of the affected residents are my constituents in Brunswick; this is common, however, wherever there are apartments. Switching providers requires a meter replacement, costing at least $1500. In 2023 the government appropriately banned embedded networks in new buildings, with existing residents promised phase 2 reforms, which have still not been done. So, what is the status of the phase 2 embedded network reforms and when can Victorians trapped in these networks expect relief?

The SPEAKER: Member for Brunswick, that is two questions. Can you ask one question, please.

Tim READ: I will just ask the last bit, which is: when will the phase 2 embedded network reforms be implemented?
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