The Finocchiaro CLP Government is taking action to ensure Territorians hit hard by Federal Labor’s shock pre-Christmas scrapping of energy subsidies are cushioned from power bill increases.

Treasurer Bill Yan said that the CLP remains focused on protecting Territorians from rising energy costs.

“In light of the Commonwealth Government decision to stop providing their energy bill relief to Australians, The CLP has made the decision to not move forward with the household tiered pricing system at this time,” he said.

This would have seen around 6800 ‘Super Users’ be charged at a higher rate on usage above 55kWh per day averaged over a billing period, equal to the rate applied to small businesses.

“That’s 6800 households no longer potentially paying more for their power,” he said.

“Cheap energy was Federal Labor’s signature promise to Australians and Territorians and we now have Albo the grinch sticking it up everyone before Christmas,” he said.

“It’s yet another example of their complete inability to deliver certainty to NT residents and businesses and why we stepped up to support Territorians.”

Territorians can also save with the introduction of new time-of-use electricity tariffs for households and small businesses to be introduced 1 January 2026.

“This will allow users to save money by taking advantage of lower electricity demand between 9am and 3pm every day.

“With the new tariffs many customers can opt in to pay a lower rate and support the growth of rooftop solar and battery systems by encouraging electricity use during daylight hours when demand is lower.”

“It’s about giving customers a choice to save money by using electricity in a way that supports the grid.”

“Running the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and pool pump when power demand is low will then see some good savings,” he said.

There are about 1,300 small business customers and 6,500 households who will be able to achieve lower electricity bills immediately by switching to a time-of-use tariff.

Minister Yan said the Finocchiaro CLP Government was committed to helping Territorians. 

"In the year of action, security and certainty, we continue to work hard and help with the cost of living," he said.

Source: Northern Territory Government