Did you know that pensioners are eligible to claim a Rebate of $118 on the cost of their electricity? All you have to do is ring the general enquiries number on the back of your bill and have your pension card at the ready. The operator will then help you claim your rightful entitlement. It's that simple. Do it today.

When talking to that operator, let him or her know that you hope that the NSW government does not allow their jobs to be given to telephone operators overseas. This is what happened to the call centre operators in Victoria when they privatised electricity in that state.

Oh, by the way, the NSW Government has announced that it will increase the Pensioner Electricity Rebate to $130 once Privatisation occurs to help cover the increased cost of power that will ensue. That patronising increase amounts to 35 cents per week.

This NSW Government is divorcing itself from its fundamental responsibility of supplying an affordable, reliable and sustainable essential public service when it proposes to privatise electricity. Go on! You mob of golden oldies! Give these pollies some stick. Let them know if you're unhappy with their proposal.

Good luck and best wishes to you all.