Start by checking your bill and comparing your current plan with other offers using Energy Made Easy, the Australian Government comparison service. Reduce high-use appliances by limiting heating and cooling, washing clothes in cold water, and switching off devices at the wall when practical. Ask your retailer about a payment plan, concessions or a cheaper tariff if your circumstances have changed, and check your state or territory’s assistance programs. If the bill still seems unusually high, ask the retailer to investigate the meter or contact a licensed electrician.