NSW Liberals vow to help households take $250 off electricity bills if re-elected

Dominic Perrottet promises homes will be able to receive the rebate if they compare energy providers

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New South Wales residents will receive a $250 rebate for comparing energy providers and plans, in the latest Coalition election promise ahead of next month’s state election.

The premier, Dominic Perrottet, said households would be able to access the one-off cost-of-living payment by comparing energy plans using a tool on the Service NSW website.

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