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Who is eligible to receive extra assistance for essential medical equipment?
People covered by a Commonwealth concession card who have additional home energy costs because they rely on essential medical equipment.
How can I save money by upgrading to an energy efficient pool pump?
Upgrading old pool pumps to a minimum 5-star energy efficient pool pump can save the average pool owner around $300 each year. Energy efficient pool pumps minimise electricity use by adjusting ...
Why is the impact of the carbon price on household electricity bills different depending on which state or territory you live in?
The impact of the carbon price on household electricity bill varies from state-to-state for a number of reasons. Actual prices rises will depend on by whether your state or territory ...
What can I do if I think a shop or business has raised their prices too much?
You should contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) if you think a business is attributing significant price rises to the carbon price. The ACCC will investigate businesses’ carbon ...
How much more will I have to pay on my grocery bill?
The carbon price will have a very modest impact on your weekly trip to the supermarket. Australians will pay on average 40 cents extra for every $100 they spend at ...
I have noticed that my electricity bill keeps going up. Why?
Retail electricity prices have been rising due to a number of factors including increased investment in transmission and distribution networks (poles and wires) and ongoing support for national energy efficiency ...
How will carbon pricing affect my electricity bill?
According to Commonwealth Treasury figures, the carbon price will on average make up just $9 out of every $100 spent on household electricity bills.
What assistance is available from the Government to help with carbon price-related price rises?
The Australian Government is providing assistance to those who need it the most through the Household Assistance Package. The Household Assistance Package means millions of Australians will be eligible for ...
Will the carbon price affect household fuel costs?
No, fuel used by cars and light on-road commercial vehicles will not be subject to the carbon price.
Will I have to pay more for everyday goods and services because of the carbon price?
Yes, it is expected that in 2012-13 the carbon price will increase the cost of living by 0.7 per cent, which is about 70 cents in every $100 spent. This ...
What can I do if I think a shopkeeper or business has raised their prices too much?
You should contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) if you think a business is attributing significant price rises to the carbon price. The ACCC will investigate businesses’ carbon ...
What can I do if I think a shop or business has raised their prices unfairly?
You should contact the ACCC if you think a business is attributing significant price rises to the carbon price. The ACCC will investigate businesses’ carbon claims and has the power ...
Why does the carbon price impact grocery prices?
The cost of some groceries will be passed on from businesses however; the overall price increases to consumers will be modest. Carbon pricing will change the relative prices of goods ...
Can businesses increase their prices because of the carbon price?
Yes, some businesses may choose to pass additional costs associated with the carbon price onto customers. However, the law says that businesses must not make false, misleading or deceptive claims ...
I’m single and earning around $30,000 a year. How will the carbon price affect me?
Singles on low and middle incomes will get tax cuts to help them with the expected increase in living costs. Some low-income households might not receive enough assistance through tax ...
I’m on a pension. How will I be affected?
Age pensioners will receive assistance worth at least the expected increase in living costs. Pensioners will receive an amount of assistance equivalent to a 1.7 per cent increase in the ...
How will the introduction of a carbon price affect my tax return?
Following the introduction of a carbon price, more than 1 million Australians will be freed from having to lodge a tax return.
Do I need to apply for household assistance?
No, almost all eligible households will get financial assistance automatically as tax cuts, higher Family Tax Benefits and increases in pensions and allowances. For more information on Household Assistance — ...
How many Australian households will receive assistance?
Nine in 10 households will receive some combination of tax cuts and increased payments to help them with the cost of living impact of the carbon price. Over 4 million households ...
Will I have to pay the carbon price?
No, it’s not a tax on households or small businesses - Australia's biggest polluters will be required to pay for their pollution under the carbon pricing mechanism. They account for around 60 ...
Where will the money raised from the carbon price go?
More than half of the money raised will be used to assist households. The majority of households will receive tax cuts, increased assistance payments or both. With the rest of ...
What assistance will be provided to remote Indigenous communities to improve energy efficiency?
Remote Indigenous communities will be given assistance to access clean, affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies which will contribute to improvements in health, education and long-term economic viability.
What is the Government’s new long-term greenhouse gas reduction target?
The Government’s long-term target for carbon pollution reduction has been raised from 60 per cent to 80 per cent below 2000 levels by 2050.
How will retirees be affected?
Self-funded retirees who have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card will receive the same amount of assistance as age pensioners. Self-funded retirees may also benefit from tax cuts.
How will I get the direct financial assistance?
Household assistance will be provided through tax cuts, higher Family Tax Benefits and increases in pensionsand allowances.
Which households will get assistance?
Nine in 10 households will receive a combination of tax cuts and increased payments to help them with the cost of living.
I’m single and earning about $30,000 a year. How will the carbon price affect me?
Singles on low and middle incomes will get tax cuts to help them with the expected increase in living costs.
I’m at university, how will the carbon price affect me?
Student and jobseeker allowances will be increased, starting before the carbon price with a lump sum payment in May-June 2012.
Will I get assistance for essential medical equipment?
People with a Commonwealth concession card who have high home energy costs because of essential medical equipment can claim an additional payment of $140 through Centrelink to assist with the ...
What help will carers and people with disability get?
Carers and people with a disability will receive a payment increases worth at least the expected increase in living costs.
I’m on a pension, how will I be affected?
Age pensioners will receive assistance worth at least the expected increase in living costs.
Do I need to apply for household assistance?
No, almost all eligible households will get financial assistance automatically as tax cuts, higher Family Tax Benefits and increases in pensions and allowances.
We have a mortgage and two kids at school, how will the carbon price affect us?
Millions of families will get financial assistance as tax cuts, higher Family Tax Benefits and increases in pensions and allowances. Payment assistance will start before the carbon price with a ...
Will the carbon price be put on petrol?
There will no carbon price on petrol or diesel for passenger cars and other light on-road vehicles.
Will gas prices go up too?
The carbon price is expected to increase gas prices by $1.50 a week for the average household.
Will my electricity prices go up?
The carbon price is expected to increase electricity prices by $3.30 a week for the average household.
But won’t businesses just pass on the costs?
Some businesses will pass on the carbon price. That’s why households will be given a combination of tax cuts and payments to help them with increased prices from the carbon ...
Will I have to pay the carbon price?
No, it is not a tax on households. Australia's biggest polluters will be required to pay for their pollution. They account for more than 60 per cent of our carbon pollution.
Won’t everything become more expensive?
Some businesses will pass on the carbon price, leading to modest rises in prices. 9 in 10 households will receive a combination of tax cuts and increased payments to help ...
How much assistance will I get?
The average assistance will be $10.10 a week more than covering the average cost of living increase of $9.90 per week.
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