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‘I can’t save money for potential emergencies’: COVID lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty
Many of us who endured lockdowns in Australia are familiar with the surge in energy bills at home.
But for older Australians who depend on the Age Pension for income, lockdowns drove many deeper into “energy poverty”.
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- The Conversation
Some faced up to 50% higher bills than in 2019, as a result of COVID…