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Australia Spends $206 Million on ‘Energy-Saving Upgrades’ for Social Housing

More than 24,000 properties will be eligible for the upgrades, announced by the Albanese and Minns governments.
Australia Spends $206 Million on ‘Energy-Saving Upgrades’ for Social Housing
Solar panels can be seen alongside an Australian flag on a house on an overcast day in Albany, Western Australia, on Nov. 26, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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Federal and New South Wales (NSW) Labor have teamed up to provide $206 million (US$135 million) of taxpayer dollars towards energy-saving upgrades for social housing properties.

Low-income renters and apartment residents will also receive cheaper solar energy as part of the new plan.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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