What exactly is happening with the carbon tax on July 1?  The short answer is nothing. But if the government’s plan comes off, it will be repealed by July 18 and none of us will pay any carbon tax on our electricity bills from July onwards. Nothing will happen on July 1 because the new Senate doesn’t sit until July […]

There are more mobile phones than people in Australia, according to the latest research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). In fact, there are approximately four phones to every three people. That’s a lot of phones. While Telstra and Optus largely dominate the market, interestingly there are more than 200 licensed carriers and service providers. So, this should […]

Australia’s FiftyUps have done it again. You got behind us last week when we launched a petition on power prices in the Sunshine State. I reported to you private health insurance would be next. I am delighted to announce that with your numbers and support we’ve delivered the goods once again. At the moment this offer is for Queensland members, but we […]

The FiftyUp Club is launching a Power Price Petition calling on the Queensland State Government to ensure electricity reforms don’t drive up power prices for older Australians. Electricity prices will rise yet again on July 1, costing the average household an extra $190 a year. This comes after a huge 22.6 per cent rise in 2013. The FiftyUp Club’s Power […]

There are big changes coming to the way electricity is charged in NSW and Queensland on July 1, and how it affects you will all depend on where you are and what sort of customer you are. Both states will deregulate electricity prices, as Victoria did in 2009 and South Australia did this year. That means no more government price […]