Submission: Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2024
We welcome the intent of the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2024 to provide cost-of-living relief on household budgets (including mortgage repayments, rent, groceries and fuel) through a $1,000 credit on energy bills.
Report: Water hardship in regional Queensland
QCOSS is exploring the experiences and outcomes for regional Queensland households who cannot pay their water bills due to financial hardship. In this report, we identify the hardship provisions applicable to regional water providers in Queensland, as well as the hardship support being offered in practice.
Report: Where are we now? Energy support and COVID-19 impacts on Queenslanders
This analysis examined the experience of Queensland households during COVID-19 and how energy supports are being utilised. This was determined by analysing results of the Queensland energy consumer and COVID-19 survey commissioned by a group of Energy Charter signatories as a #BetterTogether initiative on consumers and COVID-19.
Submission: Amendment to Water Regulation 2016 affecting water restrictions and tenants
If tenants are required to comply with water restrictions it is essential that they have access to relevant information, education and support to help them manage their water consumption.
Report: COVID-19 impacts on Queenslanders
New data analysis released by QCOSS shows the impact of COVID-19 on Queenslanders and which groups have been hardest hit by the pandemic. The […]