Energy affordability is still a key concern for many Australians, but many people are not looking around for a better deal.
The average Australian household pays $1,549 a year for electricity
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission about 800,000 Australians are stuck on the most expensive deals. Adelaide woman Lauren Koplin, 35, is a single mother who looks after her seven-year-old son Noah full-time. "Living day-to-day life is hard enough, let alone having big debts from these energy companies," she said.
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