South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:59): (766) My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. My constituent is an elderly resident of Cheltenham. During the recent heatwave they were forced to use their air conditioner for most of the day and well into the evening to stay cool. Unfortunately, my constituent, like many others, is struggling with the ever-increasing cost of living, including the price of electricity. They are worried that their next power bill will be more than they can afford, but they cannot go without something as simple as air conditioning, especially during heatwaves. My constituent asks: what is the minister doing to ensure that the cost of electricity in Victoria is as low as it can be so that their power bill does not continue to increase?
Sitting suspended 1:00 pm until 2:03 pm.