The NSW Opposition has welcomed today’s joint investment between the Federal and NSW Governments to improve energy efficiency in social housing but says the support doesn’t go far enough.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman is calling on Premier Chris Minns to adopt the Oppositions’ NSW Energy Bill Saver program that would allow all households to receive $250 off their energy bills and unlock up to $400 in further savings by switching energy plans to a lower deal.
“Chris Minns is determined to pick winners and losers as families and households struggle under Labor’s cost of living crisis,” Mr Speakman said.
“Everyone is struggling to make ends meet at the moment, and our NSW Energy Bill Saver program would have provided help for hard working families right across our State. Chris Minns decided to scrap this commitment and instead deliver limited energy relief.”
The Opposition pointed to Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s broken promise to deliver $275 off power bills, saying Chris Minns’ decision is making a bad situation worse.
“It’s clear that when it comes to cost of living support Chris Minns is out of touch and Labor simply can’t deliver,” Mr Speakman said.
“Our focus is on holding this Government to account for their cuts to Back to School vouchers, Active Kids, Creative Kids, First Lap vouchers and energy relief, cuts that are hurting families and households across NSW,” Mr Speakman said.
