LNP invites Queenslanders to sign petition to have cost of living put under microscope
The LNP has today called on crossbench Parliamentarians to throw their weight behind an expanded cost of living inquiry, to drive down living costs.
Shadow Minister for Cost of Living, Deb Frecklington, spent time in Toowoomba this morning to listen to businesses’ experiences of skyrocketing costs, announcing she has written to crossbench MPs, calling for their support to put Government-controlled cost increases under the microscope.
The LNP has launched a petition inviting residents and businesses to have their say and demand action on the Queensland Cost of Living Crisis.
Shadow Minister for Energy and Cost of Living Deb Frecklington said businesses and families are doing it tough and government needs to take action to drive-down cost of living.
“While the big supermarkets must absolutely be held accountable for their role in cost of living, so too must the Government that is influencing costs like electricity, transport, insurance and water,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Power bills have jumped 20% in the past year on average with some businesses paying a staggering 40% more on their bills.
“Businesses are being forced to absorb much of these rising costs, but it means they’re having to make difficult decisions about not upgrading equipment, working longer hours themselves.
“Families are now choosing between putting food on the table and paying their bills on time.
“This is what happens under a Government that has left our major power plant offline for nearly three years.
“We know Callide being offline has sent power bills through the roof, the Auditor-General and Queensland Competition Authority have confirmed it.
“Queenslanders have had enough, we must have action today.
“Queenslanders can join our fight on cost of living by signing our petition.
“We’re also calling on crossbench MPs to support their communities by joining us in putting a microscope on the big costs government influences like electricity, water, transport and insurance.
“The Palaszczuk-Miles Labor Government has the wrong priorities and their constant state of chaos and crisis is costing Queenslanders.
“Only the LNP has the Right Priorities for Queensland’s Future including saving you paying for Labor’s failures.”
Queenslanders can sign the LNP’s petition here.
