NSW police said a young woman was injured in an unprovoked chemical attack in northern Sydney.

An unknown woman approached a 27-year-old woman at the intersection of Norfolk Road and Callistemon Close at about 6.15 p.m. Wednesday, police said in a statement yesterday afternoon.

Police said a stranger allegedly splashed out of an unknown liquid she was in a 27-year-old cup that landed on her face, clothes and headphones.

Police said the 27-year-old contacted them and then attended Reid Hospital, where she was treated for chemical burns.

Police said they established a crime scene and patrol the area, but could not find the alleged assaulter.

As part of their inquiry, police said they wanted to talk to a woman who could assist.

Police said the woman's appearance was Asian and said she was wearing a light hat, N95 white mask, black jumper and dark trousers.

Police said she was holding a silver metal cup in her hand.

Kate Kelly

In Victoria, the Basic Services Commission is expected to propose a set of reforms aimed at alleviating energy difficulties.

The proposed changes will include retailers’ obligation to receive assistance under the payment difficulties framework and address “loyalty penalty” in which consumers with expensive contracts over four years must be converted to reasonable prices.

In response, the Consumer Action Law Centre said it strongly supports the draft decision, which will contribute to the increasing amount of Victorian energy costs and growing debt.

Senior policy officer for Consumer Action at Eirene Tsolidis Noyce said:

People who called the National Debt Hotline told us that they often gave up other expenses to meet their electricity costs – one of the proposals was that people who experienced energy poverty were identified and supported to find more competitive offers and blocked greater debt.

ESC’s decision-making estimates that Victorians can save up to $730 per year in electricity, while gasoline bills up to $1,890 per year, require retailers to automatically convert consumers into consumers with the best offer. The dollar amount may be higher for those trapped in bad deals.

These reforms will address some of the long-standing problems in the energy market and make it easier for Victorians to access affordable energy prices.

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