Power bills to surge, consumers warned
Australian consumers are being warned to brace for a surge in electricity prices after New South Wales announced a 30 per cent increase over the next three years.
Consumers in other states have been told they can expect similar price hikes, due to the proposed emissions trading scheme as well as efforts to bolster the electricity network.
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Rotten labelling
The competition watchdog says Golden Circle has cheated the public into believing it is Australian owned.
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Compensation demand
The Greens say energy-efficiency assessors who miss out under the restructured Green Loans scheme should be compensated.
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