The social impact of disconnection from utilities is highlighted in PIAC’s latest research report, Cut Off III.

Findings from the report reveal that forty four per cent (44%) of households disconnected from electricity, gas or water in NSW last year reported their primary source of income as paid employment. A further forty five per cent (45%) of households cut off from electricity or other utilities cited Centrelink payments as their primary income source.

Click here to read the key findings and recommendations from the report.

Cut Off III is PIAC’s third report into the social impact of electricity, gas and water disconnections. Previous reports were issued in 2005 and 2009.