Opposition questions the Premier on whether Synergy's licence breaches and perceived incompetence exacerbate the impact of electricity price increases on vulnerable people. The Premier denies a link but expresses concerns about the utility's operations.

AnsweredQoN 30Legislative Assembly
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17 February 2011
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SYNERGY — LICENCE BREACHES
I have a supplementary question. Does the Premier agree that these mistakes and this incompetence only compounds the impact of his 46 per cent increase in electricity prices on some of the most disadvantaged and at-risk people in our community? Mr C.J. BARNETT

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No, and that is a cute way to try to draw a link to something that does not exist. However, as I said, I have serious concerns about the way in which this particular utility has operated.
Does the Premier agree that these mistakes and this incompetence only compounds the impact of his 46 per cent increase in electricity prices on some of the most disadvantaged and at-risk people in our community? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: No, and that is a cute way to try to draw a link to something that does not exist. However, as I said, I have serious concerns about the way in which this particular utility has operated.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: No, and that is a cute way to try to draw a link to something that does not exist. However, as I said, I have serious concerns about the way in which this particular utility has operated.
No, and that is a cute way to try to draw a link to something that does not exist. However, as I said, I have serious concerns about the way in which this particular utility has operated.

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