Bowen Flags Overhaul of Power Price System Amid Soaring Energy Bills

The reform are expected to be implemented before the next pricing cycle in 2026 and is aimed at easing cost pressures on consumers.
Bowen Flags Overhaul of Power Price System Amid Soaring Energy Bills
Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 19, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced a shake-up of electricity pricing rules, just days after major providers revealed steep increases to household energy bills starting in July.

The reform is expected to be implemented before the next pricing cycle in 2026 and is aimed at easing cost pressures on consumers.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].