Victoria's opposition pledges to scrap Labor's gas appliance ban

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 01:02 · Archive

Victoria's opposition has promised to scrap a Labor government ban on gas appliances within 100 days of winning the election.

Victoria's opposition has vowed to scrap Labor's ban on gas appliances within 100 days of winning the upcoming election. Opposition leader Jess Wilson says the policy adds up to $15,000 to the cost of new home builds and pushes up energy bills for households, which modelling suggests could rise by up to $300 a year. Large commercial operations face potential costs of up to $111,000 under the ban.

The current ban dictates that from January 1, 2027, all new homes and most commercial buildings must be all-electric. From March 1, 2027, domestic hot water systems requiring replacement must be replaced with electric units, though gas stove and heating systems can be replaced with gas equivalents. The state government offers a $140 discount on induction cooktops and subsidises energy-efficient reverse cycle air conditioners through an approved installer list. Government modelling suggests induction cooktops save up to $400 a year, while the $1,610 aircon subsidy covers machines saving $460 annually in power bills.

Simonds Group chief executive Rhett Simonds said the all-electric mandate adds up to $15,000 to new home builds. He argued that families should be able to choose gas or electricity based on their needs, preferences and budget, stating the ban removes rather than reduces barriers to home ownership.

How it is being reported

• Victorian opposition promises to scrap Labor-imposed ban on gas, hot water appliancesHouseholds in one Aussie state face gas bills rising up to $300 a year under a Labor-imposed appliance ban, with new home builds also set to cop a massive rise.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 00:38
• Victorian opposition promises to scrap Labor-imposed ban on gas and hot water appliancesHouseholds in one Aussie state face gas bills rising up to $300 a year under a Labor-imposed appliance ban, with new home builds also set to cop a massive rise.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 00:38

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