Foil Insulation Inspection

Alex Hawke urges homeowners who have installed foil insulation under the Rudd Government’s failed home insulation scheme to call the hotline 131 792 and seek immediate safety inspection

The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke, is urging all households who installed foil insulation through the Rudd Government’s failed home insulation scheme to seek an urgent safety inspection to ensure their homes are safe.

Mr Hawke said he had been contacted by local residents who have been concerned, in general, about Rudd Government’s home insulation scheme. However, an audit has revealed as many as 1000 homes that had foil insulation installed through this failed scheme may have deadly electrical currents in their roofs.

"Safety is paramount and I encourage any local homeowners who have been part of this failed insulation scheme to seek urgent information by calling the hotline on 131 792.

“Homeowners should not try to check things for themselves. Tragically, four people have already died, and there is a real risk of more fatalities.

"I am committed to doing all I can to ensure homeowners who have installed foil insulation under the program have access to safety inspections and upgrade of the insulation if required under the program," Mr Hawke said.

If you have not installed insulation under the program but have any concerns about electrical safety and insulation, you should contact a licensed electrician to arrange an inspection, Mr Hawke said.