❓ Mr Nalder questions the Premier on electricity disconnections and support for struggling Western Australians. The Premier defends the government's actions, citing low fee increases, financial stability, and increased support programs.
AnsweredQoN 912Legislative Assembly
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ELECTRICITY
DISCONNECTIONS
912. Mr D.C. NALDER to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
When is the Premier going to stop the excuses and start doing something to help
struggling Western Australians who have to choose between heating and eating?
DISCONNECTIONS
912. Mr D.C. NALDER to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
When is the Premier going to stop the excuses and start doing something to help
struggling Western Australians who have to choose between heating and eating?
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As I said—the member does
not seem to listen—we put up fees and charges by the lowest level in 13
years.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr M. McGOWAN : At the same time,
we are the only government in Australia that has its finances under control. At
the same time, we have increased support for families by providing additional
funding for financial counsellors, the hardship utility grant scheme program
and also the energy assistance payment. We know that lots of people in the
community will still struggle and we are constantly monitoring what else we can
do, but we have done a great deal in the last budget to support families and we
will continue to do so.
not seem to listen—we put up fees and charges by the lowest level in 13
years.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr M. McGOWAN : At the same time,
we are the only government in Australia that has its finances under control. At
the same time, we have increased support for families by providing additional
funding for financial counsellors, the hardship utility grant scheme program
and also the energy assistance payment. We know that lots of people in the
community will still struggle and we are constantly monitoring what else we can
do, but we have done a great deal in the last budget to support families and we
will continue to do so.
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