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Tasmanian Government Hardship Fund Doubled for next year
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The Tasmanian Government and Aurora Energy have doubled the support for the Government’s Energy Hardship Fund for the coming year.
On top of historical funding of $350,000, the State Government has provided an additional $150,000 in the 2026 Budget.
Aurora Energy is now providing an additional $200,000 taking the total support in the Fund to $700,000.
The fund, administered by The Salvation Army alongside emergency relief providers around the state, is experiencing higher than normal demand for their services as more Tasmanians feel the impacts of cost-of-living pressures.
Both Aurora Energy and the Tasmanian Government are aware of the impacts cost-of-living pressures can place on customers who need help paying their bill.
Salvation Army Doorways Manager TAS, Stacey Milbourne, said the additional support has arrived at a vital moment for Tasmanians doing it tough.
“Every day we meet individuals and families who are being forced into impossible choices as living costs continue to rise. For those who are having to choose between heating their homes, putting food on the table or paying rent, this support will make a significant difference.”
Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Jane Howlett, said the Government is committed to delivering enhanced and ongoing assistance to those in need.
“Cost of living pressures continue to impact many Tasmanian households, and by increasing the amount of support available we can provide meaningful relief for those who need it most,” Minister Howlett said.
“Our Government is delivering further cost of living relief for vulnerable Tasmanians by increasing the Energy Hardship Fund to $500 000 per year until June 2029.
“We’re also delivering a range of generous and targeted concessions to support eligible households, including the low-income annual electricity concession, medical heating and cooling concessions, and life support concessions.”
Aurora Energy CEO Nigel Clark said as Tasmania’s only owned and operated electricity retailer, its commitment to supporting Tasmanians remained steadfast.
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