Victorians will pay higher energy bills and have fewer choices as a result of the Andrews Government’s new gas ban.
Today’s announcement comes as Victorian households and businesses are being hit by electricity price increases of up to 25 per cent.
Furthermore, this ban will drive up further demand for electricity at a time when the Andrews Government has failed to assure future electricity generation capacity for Victoria. The Andrews Government’s SEC has no funding partners and no planned projects.
Shadow Treasurer, Brad Rowswell, said: “This ban on gas will only add to the growing cost of living pressures for Victorian workers, families and businesses at a time they can least afford it.
“It’s been done with little warning and is more evidence of policy on the run by a desperate Government that will do anything to avoid scrutiny of its gross financial mismanagement.
“We need a sensible transition, not panic decisions that restrict choice and lead to higher energy prices.
“Once again Victorians will pay the price for the Andrews Government’s incompetence.”
