5 February 2008
Energy privatisation
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South Australia, Victoria and Queensland have all privatised at least part of their electricity industries already, and NSW is due to join them later this year. Critics say handing over the provision of essential services like electricity leads to price hikes and blackouts. Energy companies disagree, and say that competition means better service and cheaper prices. So who should we believe? Can companies deliver shareholder profits and affordable electricity?
Should essential services be privatised or kept in public hands?
Guests
Sharon Beder - School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication at the University of Wollongong
Mark Byrne - Senior Policy Officer, Energy and Water: Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Graeme Hodge - School of Law - Monash University
John Spoehr - Executive Director of Aust. Institute for Social Research
Alan Stockdale - former Treasurer of Victoria
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Jane Shields
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