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Caitlin Whiteman Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre

Changes on the horizon Panel session: Utility Prices Spiralling out of Control FCRC Conference September 12, 2013. Caitlin Whiteman Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre. Flexible electricity pricing. www.switchon.vic.gov.au.

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Caitlin Whiteman Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre

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  1. Changes on the horizonPanel session: Utility Prices Spiralling out of ControlFCRC Conference September 12, 2013 Caitlin Whiteman Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre

  2. Flexible electricity pricing www.switchon.vic.gov.au Energy Information Fund – http://www.switchon.vic.gov.au/why-are-power-bills-so-high/community-programs, or contact me caitlin.whiteman@cuac.org.au 2

  3. Melbourne water price increases For the average homeowner... $143- $195 For the average renter... $77-$128

  4. Gas prices Source: The Grattan Institute

  5. Three things financial counsellors can do 1. Ensure clients are receiving all concessions, and stay up to date with changes DHS’ latest guide (August 2013) http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/669227/Victorian_Concessions_guide_2013-2014_WEB_080813.pdf 2. Refer clients to helpful programs Arrange a HESS visit - 1800 685 682 NILS Low Income Energy Efficiency Program 3. Stay up to date CUAC newsletter POWER+WATER - sign up at www.cuac.org.au CALC newsletter On the Wire – sign up by email to info@consumeraction.org.au EWOV Connect - http://www.ewov.com.au/publications-and-media/connect 14

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