As summer heat intensifies across Australia, rising power bills are forcing many renters to limit cooling at home. New data from Energy Consumers Australia shows 70 per cent of renters are avoiding heating or cooling, largely due to poor insulation in rental properties. With calls growing for minimum energy-efficiency standards, experts say mandatory upgrades are needed. Community leader Abbas Raza Alvi explains why renters are pushing for change.
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