SA government's promotion of Origin's concession scheme under attack
South Australian pensioner Pauline Fowles criticized the government's promotion of Origin Energy's concession scheme after an unexpected 53-cent daily supply charge increase. Fowles, among 83,000 pensioners on the scheme, expressed disappointment over misleading savings ahead of the March election. The government stated it does not set energy prices, prompting further scrutiny from opposition leaders.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 07:37 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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