Energy prices is building into a major village and care cost IPART has calculated the proposed emissions trading scheme cost on electricity prices and predicts a 60% increase within three years. The Australian energy regulator has already agreed to double-digit rate growths. EnergyAustralia (NSW) states its charges will rise by 10% in 2010-11, 16% in 2011-12 and 25% in 2012-13. They state a typical customer will pay $727 more in 2013, taking the total power bills to $1985 a year. (See separate story on solar December 30 tax reduction).
Government confirms AN-ACC price rise and 42% hotelling supplement boost
The Albanese Government has confirmed new funding increases for residential aged care from next month – including a significant 42% jump in the hotelling supplement. From 1 October 2025, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC)...