Author: Utility Market
Will Health Insurance Premiums Go Up in 2027?
Published October 5, 2026
If you have noticed the increases in premiums on health insurance policies, then there is a good reason for that. Currently, about 40% of Australians have hospital covers, while 60% have extras plans. These numbers are only expected to grow. Millions of Australians have either hospital cover, or extras, or both kinds of coverage. Even […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Private Health Insurance
Published October 5, 2026
When you lack private health insurance, it may seem to you as though there are a lot of issues to be considered. Starting from conducting an exhaustive research about various insurance policies in the market all the way to understanding various levels and understanding PDS in detail, something that most individuals tend to ignore. However, […]
Making Good Use Of Online Tools For Electricity Rate Comparison
Published October 2, 2026
Saving on your electricity bills in Australia is as common an activity as having a barbie in the backyard, although not always as easy in practice. Fear not though, since the arrival of the digital era brought with it a revolution in both households and business saving methods by turning the process of comparing electricity […]
How Forward Contracting Helps Businesses Manage Costs
Published October 2, 2026
Forward contracting is similar to securing your next materials order prior to an increase in price. Rather than having to wait until your current contract for electricity or gas is ending, forward contracting enables you to set up your next contract in advance. You are thus able to look at all the offers available and […]
The Economics of Renewable Energy: Costs, Challenges and the Road to a Sustainable Future
Published October 1, 2026
Australia’s electricity sector is now moving towards a time of great change, which could have an impact on business electricity costs in Australia. In the coming years, a number of coal power plants will be closed, while electricity demand for data centres is forecast to increase sharply and prices are rising for electricity futures over […]
Business Electricity Price Trends and 2027 Futures Market Outlook
Published October 1, 2026
Presently there is much lower futures pricing in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia for the year 2027 when compared to the futures pricing that existed last year at this time. Prices have lowered by approximately 20% in all four locations mentioned above. The change in futures pricing in the wholesale market may […]
Changing Your Private Health Insurance Plan: What to Consider
Published September 29, 2026
So, you are contemplating taking up a private health insurance plan and have many queries. Don’t worry, we have got you covered on all aspects you should consider and all that is to be done if you want to back out at some point. Back Out of Your Decision About Private Health Insurance Plan? Rest […]
Making Sense of Broadband Plans in Australia
Published September 29, 2026
You are looking for a new broadband package. It might become difficult for you to look for a reliable service provider which will fulfil all the needs you may have for your broadband at home. In our blog, we have already done the initial research work for you and provided you with a simple and […]
Extras-Only Health Insurance: Understanding Its Benefits and Coverage
Published September 28, 2026
While hospital health insurance is what typically comes to mind when thinking of private health insurance, if you happen to be someone interested in extras benefits only, including dental, optical and physiotherapy services among others, then extras-only health insurance is what you need. This type of cover is designed for people who want financial support […]