Baird claims electricity prices will drop after privatisation

By Sean Nicholls
June 10 2014 - 10:00am
The age and condition of the systems vary. Picture: REUTERS
The age and condition of the systems vary. Picture: REUTERS

Premier Mike Baird has responded to union claims household bills will increase if the state's electricity poles and wires are sold, by releasing a Treasury-commissioned analysis showing customers have paid lower charges in Victoria and South Australia after privatisation.

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