1,282
households on an energy hardship payment plan with Origin and AGL
We're using less electricity and the cost of generating electricity is going down. So why are our bills going up and why are more people in energy debt than ever before?
But company profits are GROWING fast.
It just doesn’t add up.
In the last financial year AGL made $812 million in profits, while Origin made an eye-watering $1.18 billion in profits. This is a crisis driven by greed.
And they can’t keep getting away with it.
Our demands
We need immediate action to survive this crisis and stay safe this summer. It's time for energy companies to step up and pay up.
1. Forgive energy debt now
Energy retailers must use their profits to wipe all debts and let people start with a clean slate.
2. Pass on the savings
We need to store cheap renewable energy with batteries in our communities, and share it equitably to bring down bills for all.
3. End the cycle of debt
Better protections to ensure people struggling with energy costs don't fall into debt.
4. Bring down energy bills
Expand access to climate upgrades for healthier homes and to help people reduce their energy costs.
Take action
Tell us what you have to say about energy companies hiking prices and pushing people into to debt while profits skyrocket. Join the #StopTheBS fight to wipe debt, bring energy costs down and ensure the renewable energy transition benefits everyone.
SHARE YOUR MESSAGE HERE: bit.ly/StopTheBSmessage
Find out more about our organisations and other actions you can take below.
Housing quality survey
The Antipoverty Centre is conducting an in-depth survey on how people are experiencing the housing and cost of living crises, and the effects of housing quality on health and finances. Contribute to the survey and let us know if you’d like to be involved in workshops and future campaign activities. Read more
Extreme Heat Awareness Day
Across Australia people are struggling in hot homes, and many can’t afford cooling. Join a national day of action to share these stories and demand more support and safer homes for all. Read more
Pledge your voice
Parents for Climate has a plan to get politicians to support climate solutions that slash energy bills for all, and protect our kids from extreme heat and pollution. As someone who cares for kids, pledge to use your voice for solutions that help our kids’ climate and our families’ costs of living. Read more
Who we are
Join us! If your organisation would like to support the Stop the Bill Shock campaign email info@stopthebillshock.org
Visit these websites to learn more about what our organisations do.
