The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging locals to take advantage of the latest round of the Power Saving Bonus.

The $100 payment is available to all eligible households, including those who received the bonus in previous rounds.

“Despite the State Government saying power prices have gone ‘down, down, down’ – they have in fact gone ‘up, up, up’ and I encourage all who are eligible to get this relatively small reimbursement.

“Families, pensioners and small businesses are dealing with continued power price hikes,” Mr Bull said.

“The cost of living continues to spiral out of control, and a $100 saving can mean the difference between putting food on the table or going hungry. While this is by no means a cure-all for the hip-pocket pain Victorians are enduring, it’s cash back at a time when people need it most.”

Mr Bull said the program was a simple but effective way for households to put a little extra back in their pockets.

“For those households needing assistance to apply, please pop into my office in Bairnsdale and my staff will be more than happy to assist” he said.

To apply, eligible households will need a recent residential electricity bill and must hold a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card.

For further information, eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the Victorian Energy Compare website at https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au.

Monday, 8 September 2025