Albanese Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program Gaining Momentum

The Albanese government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been gaining significant traction, with over 44,895 Australians embracing the opportunity to reduce their bills and emissions by installing a battery. The program, which also caters to small businesses, farms, and community groups, has received a positive response from rural areas, with 300 rural people and farmers attending the Farming Forever National Summit to advocate for the initiative.

Key Takeaways:

• The Cheaper Home Batteries Program has installed batteries for over 44,895 Australians, reducing their bills and emissions.
• The program has received a good response from rural areas, with 300 rural people and farmers attending the Farming Forever National Summit.
• The program provides a good opportunity for rural and regional Australia to create jobs and investment through action on climate change.
• The government has introduced 24 bills since the election to prioritize initiatives such as locking in penalty rates in law, reducing HECS debts by 20 percent, and providing cheaper medicines.
• The opposition has introduced two bills to repeal net zero, while the government is focused on seizing the economic opportunities presented by action on climate change.

Statistics:

• 44,895 Australians have installed home batteries through the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
• 300 rural people and farmers attended the Farming Forever National Summit to advocate for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
• 24 bills have been introduced by the government since the election to prioritize initiatives such as locking in penalty rates in law, reducing HECS debts by 20 percent, and providing cheaper medicines.
• 2 bills have been introduced by the opposition to repeal net zero.

Sources:

• Speech by Dr. REID (Robertson) in the Parliament of Australia (no date)
• Speech by Mr. BOWEN (McMahon--Minister for Climate Change and Energy) in the Parliament of Australia (no date)