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01 April 2026

4 min read

Australians want a fairer energy market, and they expect providers to step up

Australians are sending a clear message: the energy market should be fairer, and loyalty shouldn’t cost more.

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Commentary

03 June 2026

6 min read

What is the value of energy efficiency and flexible demand? A new tool will help us find out

To better understand how to make Australia’s electricity system reliable, secure, and flexible in the most cost-efficient way possible, we have initiated and supported the development of FlexCost, in partnership with CSIRO.

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Commentary

15 June 2026

6 min read

The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they?

Free electricity — what’s not to like? But our analysis at Energy Consumers Australia shows that some consumers are not able to take full advantage of the Solar Sharer Offer, and some may even be worse off if they switch. It is critical that governments and retailers clearly communicate the advantages and disadvantages of these plans.

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19 June 2026

7 min read

New Grants Awarded

We're funding nine new, ambitious projects through our grants program. Find out what they are - and what they're set to achieve for consumers.

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Commentary

26 June 2026

6 min read

One of the highest impact decisions for home energy bills is about to be made. Here’s why it matters

This will be one of the highest impact decisions for household energy bills in the coming years, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars. Find out about the Regulated Rate of Return, and why it matters.

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Commentary

24 August 2026

3 min read

Joint letter to AER and Energy Ministers: Rate of Return Instrument

Joint letter from consumer groups and the social sector, addressed to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Energy Ministers, regarding the Rate of Return Instrument.

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