LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has today slammed the Palaszczuk Labor Government for continuing to use electricity as a secret tax.
"Today’s announcement by the QCA that they will investigate Ergon Energy for overcharging regional business customers is further proof Annastacia Palaszczuk has been using electricity as a secret tax," Ms Frecklington said.
"This is nothing more than a blatant rip-off.
"Annastacia Palaszczuk needs to step in, pull Ergon into line and stop using Queenslanders as cash cows.
"Enough is enough."
LNP Shadow Energy Minister Michael Hart said Annastacia Palaszczuk must immediately investigate why Ergon was ripping off Queensland businesses.
"Ergon needs to stop illegally charging Queensland businesses for metering costs," Mr Hart said.
"The LNP will fight for a full investigation and ensure any illegal charges are returned to Queenslanders."
LNP Shadow Minister for North Queensland Dale Last said today’s revelation showed Labor is only focused on backing large energy companies, not Queenslanders.
"Regional Queensland is already paying through the nose for electricity and this is just another kick in the guts," Mr Last said.
"The LNP will make sure this Labor rip off stops."
