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Catch up on expert commentary from our team and CEO, on prominent issues affecting Australian energy consumers.

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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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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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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.

Media Releases

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Almost half of small businesses “significantly impacted” by energy bills, new survey finds as National Roundtable convenes in Canberra

Media release: Leaders from across Australia’s small business sector have gathered in Canberra for a two-day Small Business Energy Roundtable to address the growing energy challenges and opportunities facing small businesses.

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Majority of landlords back minimum energy efficiency standards for NSW renters, new survey finds

Media release: Three-quarters of NSW landlords either support or do not oppose the introduction of new standards to help ensure renters can heat and cool their homes efficiently, new Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) data released today shows.

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Energy Consumers Australia statement on the South Australian Government’s proposed derogation of the National Gas Rules

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) is deeply disappointed by the South Australian Government's proposed legislation to defer changes to the National Gas Rules that would help protect the state’s existing gas customers from rising bills.

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