Council
4 December, 2025
Tehan calls for action as power bills soar
MEMBER for Wannon Dan Tehan has hit out at the Federal Government after new data showed Australia are facing increased pain in trying to pay their residential energy bills.
Mr Tehan, citing figures which the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released this week, said families were feeling the pinch when bills rolled in.
“These figures show that the policies being implemented by Chris Bowen, the part-time Energy Minister, are really hurting Australians who are clearly struggling to pay for their gas and electricity,” he said.
“While the Albanese Government, and some state governments have used taxpayer dollars to offer energy rebates in recent years more customers have been unable to pay their energy bills.
“Before the 2022 election Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen promised that energy prices would be $275 lower by this Christmas, instead energy prices have gone up around $1300.
“Christmas is only a matter of weeks away, and more and more Australians are facing energy bill stress, the government needs to examine its policies that have led to this energy cost crisis for many people.”
Mr Tehan, as Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, said lowering the cost of electricity to alleviate the financial burden being felt across the nation was a necessity.
“Australians have been let down by this Government,” he said.
“What they need is affordable power and responsible action.
“The Coalition has a plan that puts Australians first, with cheaper electricity and secure jobs, while still lowering emissions.
“This is what Australians deserve rather than Labor’s broken promises.”
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