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Expert Commentary

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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"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.

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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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“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.

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