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Communicating Climate Change

Mark O'Brien, CEO Tenants Victoria. Image: A vulcan heritage heater, courtesy of Energy Safe Victoria. See here: https://www.esv.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/gas-heritage-gas-heaters/

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Voicer on gas heaters story. Image: A vulcan heritage heater, courtesy of Energy Safe Victoria. See here: https://www.esv.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/gas-heritage-gas-heaters/

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There are growing concerns that many Victorians, especially those in private rentals, are not aware of the potential risks associated with old open flue gas heaters.

Following a safety alert issued by Energy Victoria in May this year, some landlords have not been doing their bit to make sure their tenants are both safe and sheltered from the cold.

Image: A vulcan heritage heater, courtesy of Energy Safe Victoria. See here: www.esv.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/g…ge-gas-heaters/

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