Burnett and Bundaberg residents and businesses are being encouraged to speak up on the future of the State’s electricity.
Residents are now able to access and provide feedback on the Newman Government’s 30-year Electricity Strategy discussion paper released as part of the current Six Month Action Plan.
This is a chance for consumers to make sure you have your say in shaping the final 30-Year Electricity Strategy.
The strategy will be released next year and is another item we’re ticking off on the July-December 2013 action plan.
Local residents, businesses and industry members now have the opportunity to give their views on the changes needed to address the immediate and long-term challenges for Queensland.
This is a great state with great opportunity but we must make sure Bundaberg and Burnett consumers play a part in this significant reform.
The Government could not attempt to put in place a long-term strategy without input from Queenslanders.
The Newman Government is working hard to address the build-up of costs which are driving the unsustainable electricity price rises we have seen over the past few years. This is about working together.
Having a strong electricity supply system relies on government and industry working together to establish a common understanding of the issues facing the sector and negotiating a way forward on key issues.
The discussion paper is available at www.dews.qld.gov.au, with submissions closing on 6 December 2013. Paper copies of the survey are available at my office in Bargara – phone 4159 1988.