4 FACTS ABOUT PRIVATISATION

Power is always cheaper under public ownership. Currently, Queensland has among the cheapest power in Australia.

When assets are privatised, jobs are cut and less apprenticeships are offered. Many jobs go to foreign workers.

When power assets are privatised, services are less reliable. This means higher risk of, and longer, blackouts.

Private assets are often owned by overseas businesses. that means profits going offshore instead of locally.