Wednesday, 1 April 2026

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:44): (2276) My question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. From 1 October the government’s midday power saver program will be rolled out. This will give eligible households 3 hours of free energy in the middle of the day, meaning that households in the south-east may be able to save up to $300 a year on their energy bills, which means more money back in their pockets. This will be especially useful for those workers who can work from home, carers and stay-at-home parents, as well as retirees. This will obviously complement other initiatives such as Victorian Energy Compare, the power saving bonus and the Victorian energy upgrades program. Minister, how will the government’s midday power saver offer benefit constituents in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region?