Access to clean, drinkable water is a right of every Tasmanian

The following may be used as direct quotes from Kym Goodes, CEO, TasCOSS:

• Access to clean, drinkable water is a right of every Tasmanian and TasCOSS supports decisions that will ensure this is realised as soon as possible.

• We hope to see advantages for consumers, especially for low-income consumers – not just in terms of price, but in terms of achieving a 21st century water and sewerage system for Tasmania.

• We welcome the reduction in price increases from TasWater’s proposed 4.6% to 2.75%.

• When systems or policies aren’t working we must have the courage to change them; TasWater as it has been operating clearly needed change.

• We look forward to consumer voices being built into the new model that will be applied to water services and supply under the Government’s stated takeover.

• It is essential there is no loss of concessions for vulnerable Tasmanians as has been confirmed by the State Government, and we expect increases to prices will be capped at CPI.
Nic McBride Communications Officer TasCOSS