Australian Labor Party

Energy

Cut the installed cost of a home battery by about 30% from 1 July 2025 (Cheaper Home Batteries Program).

The commitment in plain words, not a quote.

Delivered

The discount has applied since 1 July 2025. The program rules have since been changed.

Reported in

Source: From tax changes to bulk billing, here's when Albanese's key policies are set to begin (11 May 2025)

SBS News · checked 14 Oct 2026

Evidence for the status

Source: Changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW · checked 14 Oct 2026