MORE CONCERNS ABOUT INSULATION RORTS
Federal Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock is awaiting a response from Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett MP over what appears to be ‘yet another example of possible insulation rebate rorts.’
‘A very concerned Glenorie resident came to my office recently to show me a letter he had received from the Rudd Government under the banner headline ‘NATION BUILDING. Economic Stimulus Plan’ advising him that a payment had been made to an installer for ceiling insulation in a rental property he owns.’
“The problem is, the owner knew nothing about the work and had given no permission for ceiling insulation to be installed.’
Mr Ruddock says he has contacted the Minister asking for details of the installer to be provided, together with details of the actual work supposedly done.
‘ The property owner wants to know who did the work, what licence and insurance credentials he has and what exactly was installed.’
Mr Ruddock said the constituent is concerned that unauthorised work may or may not have been undertaken and, ‘with all the reports we are hearing about dodgey installation work potentially causing fires and now possibly electrocution risks, he is concerned for his tenants, his property and his insurance cover.’
‘This is yet another example of the inept manner in which this scheme has been administered.’
‘Taxpayers are footing the bill for this debacle and the Rudd Government needs to be held accountable.’
If there are others in the electorate who have encountered problems with the ceiling insulation rebate scheme, or any of the Government’s other grand Nation Building programs, Mr Ruddock encourages them to contact his Electorate Office with details.
10th Feb 2010