The NSW families who have just had a $65 hit to their electricity bills
The energy rebate for low-income families with concession cards has been slashed from $350 per year to $285 this financial year. The medical energy rebate, which helps those with certain medical conditions that require extra energy use for treatment, was cut from $350 to $200.
The family energy rebate, which applies to Family Tax Benefit recipients, was cut from $250 per year to $180. The seniors energy rebate has also been reduced from $250 to $180.
The gas rebate remains unchanged at $110 per household.
The rebates were increased last year following a $100 million budget injection, which the state government has chosen not to continue. This year's budget papers show cutting the benefit to low-income families will save $55 million alone.
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The NSW opposition has seized on the cuts as evidence the state government isn't doing enough to combat the cost of living.
'When the cost of everything is going up, cutting cost-of-living relief isn't just out of touch, it's the wrong priority. Chris Minns should be making life easier, not harder,' opposition leader Mark Speakman said.
A spokesperson for Energy Minister Penny Sharpe said the rebates were returning to previous levels.
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