Cynicism rules plan on power

THERE is the smell of an election in the air and it is getting stronger.

Yesterday’s announcements by the State Government aimed at tackling Queenslanders’ skyrocketing electricity bills are a case of too little, too late.

The main offering from the Government is a $ 50 reduction in power bills for two years from next year.

It follows the Federal Government’s announcement of an energy plan it says will see household electricity bills reduced by $ 115 a year from 2020.

The State Government’s move has been criticised for being a belated attempt to show the electorate it is acting on what is regarded as the biggest statewide issue heading into the next election.

When that election will be called has become a popular guessing game.

However, Annastacia Palaszczuk seems to be edging closer toward pulling the trigger.

Yesterday’s announcements will only ramp up speculation that the election will be called soon.

However, Ms Palaszczuk’s energy plan will do little to appease voters being hit by high power prices.

They know the Government should have acted sooner if it was fair dinkum about helping ease the pain for individuals and businesses.

While yesterday’s announcement will be welcomed, it should not be enough to turn public opinion about the role the Government has played in saddling us with such hefty power bills in the first place.

Morgan deserves chance

COWBOYS star Michael Morgan looks set to play five- eighth in this weekend’s Rugby League World Cup opener.

Despite speculation some of his rivals for the position would tip him out, Morgan’s form at the end of the NRL season should be recognised.

It will be a major achievement for the Townsville product and one that is fully deserved.