energy

New analysis reveals more than 1.6 MILLION in energy debt as campaign calls for immediate relief

April 30, 2026

It's time to cancel energy debt. Energy companies have shown they are unwilling to put struggling customers before profits. They have reaped billions in profits and pushed energy prices higher while hundreds of thousands of people are stuck in debt.

Energy justice advocates call on government to wipe growing energy debt

January 13, 2026

Antipoverty Centre

Update

New AER data shows hundreds of thousands are struggling with rising energy debts as Australians demand more government intervention to lower bills.

Latest electricity price update shows everyone pays more when poor people struggle

May 26, 2025

Antipoverty Centre

Update

Energy Minister Chris Bowen must act on energy debt waivers to lower energy prices for all

Government must wipe energy debts – shopping around for cheaper energy won’t help

March 13, 2025

Antipoverty Centre

Update

Only 42% of the 132,000 customers on a hardship plan with their energy company are able to repay more than they use

Report calls for energy debt amnesty

January 30, 2025

Antipoverty Centre

Update

The Antipoverty Centre is calling on energy retailers to wipe debt from their books using their massive greedflation profits

Advocates deliver $173 million bill to Origin Energy, call on energy companies to wipe customer debt

December 2, 2024

Antipoverty Centre

Update

Energy companies must Stop the Bill Shock by wiping debts and making prices fair

Debt forgiveness urgently needed as poor people suffer from high energy costs

November 7, 2024

Antipoverty Centre

Update

The Antipoverty Centre is calling for immediate intervention from energy companies and government in response to today’s annual electricity and gas markets report published by the Australian Energy Regulator.