‘Rushed’ contract could see SA government electricity prices spike

The treasurer of South Australia has said a rushed electricity contract could see central government’s energy bill increase up to 73% to $106m.

Rob Lucas, the state treasurer, said the previous Labour administration only started the procurement for a new whole-of-government electricity contract six months before the existing contract was due to expire, which “left too little time to negotiate the best possible deal for taxpayers”.

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‘Rushed’ contract could see SA government electricity prices spike

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