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News
03 July 2025
5 min read
Why distribution network planning rules need to change
Our Integrated Distribution System Planning (electricity) rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) aims to modernise distribution network planning requirements to ensure consumers don’t pay more than they have to.
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News
11 June 2025
7 min read
Gas distribution network rule changes: what you need to know
We've submitted four rule changes to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to amend the National Gas Rules and protect consumers in a declining gas network.
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News
19 March 2025
3 min read
How to responsibly wind down the gas network?
The transition to all-electric homes and businesses needs to be delivered in a way that benefits all consumers, without unfairly penalising people who face greater barriers to electrification.
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News
01 August 2025
2 min read
Small businesses to have their say on energy transition
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News
31 July 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: July 2025
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News
15 July 2025
7 min read
Funding eight new grant projects
Energy Consumers Australia is proud to announce funding through its Grants Program for eight new grants.
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News
26 June 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: June 2025
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News
26 June 2025
2 min read
Proposed rule change aims to create consumer-focused networks
Media release: Reduced power bills for consumers and a more efficient electricity distribution network are among several projected benefits if a rule change request by Energy Consumers Australia to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is successful.
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News
12 June 2025
2 min read
Rule change amendment to protect gas consumers
Media release: Consumers remaining on the declining gas network will be better protected from soaring bills if a proposed amendment to the National Gas Rules by Energy Consumers Australia is approved.
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