Media Release - Minister for Environment Peter Garrett - A ''Green Start" for vulnerable households

Date published : 27  November  2009 

Environment Minister Peter Garrett today announced a new $130 million program to help improve the energy and water efficiency of low-income and disadvantaged Australian households. Visiting the YWCA in Canberra, Mr Garrett said the Rudd Government's will connect Australia's most vulnerable households with practical and personal advice and support. "On average, low-income earners spend a higher proportion of their weekly household budget on energy and water, making these Australians particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change" Mr Garrett said.

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