Rebates of $200 have been applied to Queensland’s household power bills in order to provide financial relief to families and others during the current pandemic.
Another $50 credit off power bills is to follow from 1 September.
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Anthony Lynham said the $200 rebates had been applied to power bills as the fastest way to get financial relief to households.
“The economic fallout from the pandemic is affecting families and household budgets around the world, including right here in Queensland,” Dr Lynham said.
“Queensland has the lowest power prices on the Eastern Seaboard, but this is the most difficult period many Queenslanders have ever experienced and we will help households through.”
Dr Lynham said that on top of the $200 utility rebate, the Government was bringing forward a planned $50 dividend payment off power bills – with another $50 dividend locked in for the 2021-2022 financial year.
“This means Queenslanders will receive $250 in utility relief this year — all possible because Queenslanders own their energy assets,” he said.
The Minister encouraged Queenslanders who had not received their utility relief payment on their power bill to contact their electricity retailer.
“As always, I encourage Queenslanders to visit the Smart Savings website to check their eligibility for other Queensland energy concession and rebates,” Dr Lynham said.
“If any Queenslander needs assistance to pay their power bill I urge them to contact their retailer to discuss their options.”
