Glen Waverley electorate
John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:45): (903) My question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. How is the Allan Labor government helping Glen Waverley residents keep their energy bills low with summer approaching? We know that cost-of-living pressures are hitting Victorians hard, and energy bills play a significant part of the stress that many have. Therefore it is incumbent on governments to address this issue to help those who need it most. The SEC will go a long way to addressing some of the structural challenges that we face as a state. Although some may still have denial, climate change is real, and Victoria must make the necessary transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. A government-owned renewable energy company will provide affordable and reliable energy for Victorian households, driving down the prices and protecting our planet. Unlike those opposite, who sold off the SEC, we believe that Victorians deserve services which are for Victorians. We are on the side of Victorians, supporting the switch to all-electric households and, through that, helping Victorians with their power bills. I look forward to the minister’s response.