Family First Proposes Energy Solutions
Victorian households have faced electricity price increases exceeding 20% since 2022. Additional hikes are confirmed from July 2025. These increases are linked to the Allan government’s energy policies.
In 2025, nearly one in three Australian households described paying their energy expenses as ‘quite difficult’. Victorian families are particularly hard hit, paying more for less reliable power. This financial strain is coupled with Victoria’s state debt, which is expected to reach $199.3 billion by 2030. Rising mortgage costs and grocery prices add to the financial pressure on families.
The Allan government has prioritised green policies over affordable energy. As a result, families and businesses deal with higher costs. Meanwhile, the government invests heavily in the Suburban Rail Loop and hires diversity advisers, which some argue do not address the immediate financial issues of ordinary Victorians.
Family First’s Energy Policy
Family First advocates for unlocking Victoria’s vast gas reserves. They aim to maintain baseload power until viable alternatives are available to ensure energy reliability and prevent blackouts. Jane Foreman of Family First stated, “The Allan government has chosen its ideology. Victorian families are paying the bill. Family First will choose families.”
Despite sitting above one of Australia’s largest onshore gas reserves, the Allan government continues to uphold a moratorium on gas exploration. This decision restricts potential energy sources. Foreman highlighted, “Every policy decision has a human cost. When the government blocks a gas project, that cost lands on a family’s kitchen table.”
Family First plans to legislate keeping coal-fired power stations operational until sufficient firm supply is available. Their focus is on energy policies that prioritise family budgets over political ideology. Foreman pledged to advocate for affordable energy, emphasising that it forms “the foundation of family life.”
Family First suggests using gas to firm supply and prevent blackouts, as it sees gas as a bridge to more stable and affordable energy solutions. They aim to address the kitchen-table crisis by focusing on policies that support families financially.
Last updated: 28 July 2026, 8:25 am
