Bundaberg workshop to shine light on proposed power price rise

Queensland energy users in Bundaberg will have the chance to voice their concerns over proposed electricity price increases at a workshop run by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) on Friday 8 March, 2013.

Energy Minister Mark McArdle said Bundaberg residents could provide feedback that the QCA would consider in preparing the final price determination, schedule to be released on 31 May.

“I encourage residents and business owners in Bundaberg to attend and have their say at this workshop being organised especially for Bundaberg residents,” Mr McArdle said.

“The QCA recently released its draft determination on regulated retail electricity prices for the next financial year.

“The Government has made it clear that the proposed price increases outlined in the determination are unacceptable and we will be doing everything we can to reduce the impact on families and electricity users across the state.

“Formal written submissions can also be submitted to the QCA until 22 March.”

Bundaberg Workshop
Friday 8 March
10am -12pm
Brothers Sports Centre, 130 Takalvan St, Bundaberg

This workshop follows the QCA’s workshops already held in Cairns, Mareeba, Townsville, Ayr, Mackay, Gatton and Emerald and Brisbane.

The QCA’s draft determination and further information on registering for a workshop or making a submission is available at www.qca.org.au

[ENDS] 6 March 2013

Media contact: Minister’s Office 07 3896 3690 or 0417 277 905