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Electricity rebate scheme extended

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Tertia Butcher

07 April 2025, 5:00 AM

Electricity rebate scheme extended

Every household across the country will pay less for electricity, after the Prime Minister’s recent additional rebates announcement.


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the rebates on television and said his Government will provide another $150 in Energy Bill Relief, extending energy rebates until the end of 2025.


“This responsible cost of living relief measure will help every household and small businesses,” Mr Albanese said.


Member for Farrer Sussan Ley called the budget announcements “underwhelming”.


“(This is) an energy rebate which is a fraction of the cost of your power bill,” Ms Ley said.


From July 1, every household will see another $150 in rebates automatically applied to their electricity bills in quarterly instalments of $75.


This is in addition to the previous rebates already applied to household electricity bills.


In NSW the rebates occur automatically; there is nothing for customers to do, however you should check your bills and contact your provider if you have questions.


According to the Prime Minister around one million small businesses will also see rebates appear on their invoices, reducing the cost.


“Treasury estimates this will directly reduce headline inflation by around half of a percentage point in 2025, and reduce household bills by 7.5 per cent on average nationally, compared to bills without the extension,” Mr Albanese said.


“The extension of energy bill rebates will cost $1.8 billion over the forward estimates.


“In addition, the ACCC’s Inquiry into the National Electricity Market will be extended for 12 months, helping to ensure households and small businesses are getting a fair deal from their energy retailer.”


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