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SA welfare groups urge caution over ‘unfair’ energy guarantee

The South Australian Council of Social Service and Uniting Communities have urged the State Government to consider what they describe as “critical” changes to the National Energy Guarantee to protect the interests of South Australians on low incomes.

Govt to work with SACOSS to assess electricity concessions

Energy Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan says the State Government will assess concession schemes in place for electricity consumers as part of its plan to reduce the cost of power for South Australians.

Airlie and her mother Pamela in their Lockleys home.

SA Water considering bill relief for customers with medical needs

A South Australian woman whose daughter is living with an acquired brain injury is calling on the State Government to grant a special water rebate for people whose disabilities require them to use excess water.

Life without the internet: SA 'lagging' on digital inclusion

The South Australian Council of Social Service has called on the State Government to implement its digital inclusion plan following the release of data that shows 15 per cent of South Australians do not use the internet.

SA Best 'outranks' Labor and Libs on social service policies

A top-line report card produced by the South Australian Council of Social Service has ranked SA Best’s social service policies ahead of both Labor and the Liberals.

Renewed push for vacant land "tax"

The Adelaide City Council is preparing to debate a new push to punish the owners of long-term empty, undeveloped land – such as the former Le Cornu site – with higher rates.

SA Power Networks' electricity price hike rejected

SA Power Networks’ appeal to charge South Australian customers more for the distribution of electricity has been rejected.

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