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Commentary

10 September 2026

5 min read

The AEMC's proposed gas rules leave households and businesses to pay for network investors' bad bets

Australia’s gas networks are at a tipping point. As more households go all-electric, their neighbours still connected to gas are left to pick up the tab for the pipelines under our streets.

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Media releases

09 September 2026

3 min read

NSW Government urged to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards to save renters up to $570 a year

Media release: NSW renters could save hundreds of dollars a year on their power bills if the NSW government introduces minimum energy efficiency rental standards, new Energy Consumers Australia research shows.

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Media releases

27 August 2026

3 min read

"Profound disappointment and a step in the wrong direction": Energy Consumers Australia responds to the AEMC's draft determination on Gas Networks in Transition

Media release: Today’s draft decision by the Australian Energy Market Commission is a profound disappointment and a step in the wrong direction.

CEO updates

27 August 2026

2 min read

From the CEO: August 2026

In our August newsletter, we discuss what it will take for consumers to adopt Virtual Power Plants.

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Media releases

24 August 2026

3 min read

Billion-dollar premium driving cost-of-living pressures: consumer, small business and social sectors

Media release: Consumer, small business and social sector groups are calling for the energy regulator to take urgent action on the energy network premium helping drive needless cost-of-living pressures.

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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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Media releases

11 August 2026

2 min read

“Significant savings and trust are on the line”: Energy Consumers Australia

Media release: Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from Virtual Power Plants, as energy companies struggle to earn the trust of consumers. Our new report shows why a consumer duty and fairer rewards are overdue.

CEO updates

29 July 2026

5 min read

From the CEO: July 2026

Read in our July newsletter about the benefits and opportunities that a consumer duty model provides.

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Media releases

28 July 2026

2 min read

Statement in response to ACCC unsolicited selling and lead generation report

Media release: our response to the ACCC's unsolicited selling and lead generation report.

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Media releases

23 July 2026

2 min read

Statement in response to AEMC Integrated System Plan framework discussion paper

Energy Consumers Australia response to the AEMC Integrated System Plan framework discussion paper.

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Media releases

16 July 2026

3 min read

Almost 1 in 3 Australian households struggling to pay electricity bills while confusing energy market takes its toll, new survey shows

Media release: Almost 1 in 3 Australian households report difficulty paying electricity bills over the last 6 months, as consumers are forced to navigate a complex and confusing market, research released today by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) shows.

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