North-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:55): (1826) My question today is to the Minister for Energy and Resources. I have been contacted by a resident in my region who works with local small businesses to help them transition to solar energy. They have raised concerns from their experience of the processes in applying for and receiving a certificate of electrical safety when installing solar. My constituent has highlighted that they find the process lengthy and the costs higher when compared with those of other states. They are reporting to me their experience that small businesses are experiencing cash flow pressures due to the time taken in this approval process, which holds up rebates and Solar Victoria incentives. Minister, I ask: what actions are you going to take to ensure that the application process for certificates of electrical safety is streamlined to ensure straightforward and timely applications to help our local businesses transition to clean solar energy?