COVID-19 lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty

By Sara Wilkinson, Alan Morris, Caroline Porto Valente
January 27 2021 - 7:00am
'I can't save money for potential emergencies': lockdowns drove elderly into energy poverty
'I can't save money for potential emergencies': lockdowns drove elderly into energy poverty

Many of us who endured lockdowns in Australia are familiar with the surge in energy bills at home. But for older Australians who depend on the Age Pension for income, lockdowns drove many deeper into "energy poverty". Some faced up to 50 per cent higher bills than in 2019, as a result of COVID.

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