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News
11 December 2025
2 min read
Gas rule change a significant win for consumers, ECA says
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia says today’s final determination by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will help limit rising bills for existing gas consumers and facilitate a more orderly transition as households and businesses begin to electrify their gas use.
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News
04 December 2025
3 min read
New research underlines need for minimum energy efficiency standards for Australia’s rental properties
Media release: More than two-thirds of Australian renters say they are avoiding heating and cooling to save money, new Energy Consumers Australia data shows.
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News
01 August 2025
2 min read
Small businesses to have their say on energy transition
Media release: A crucial roundtable will explore how the nation’s small businesses can best meet the challenges of the energy transition.
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News
24 July 2025
2 min read
Feedback sought on new EV public charging infrastructure report
Media release inviting responses on the next stage of a project that considers how to ensure Electric Vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure in Australia benefits all consumers.
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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.
Photo of a person with a solar panel, standing on a ladder. They are going to install the solar panel on a rooftop.
News
12 June 2025
2 min read
National body needed to unlock CER benefits
Media release: A new expert report has recommended a dedicated and enduring national body is needed to oversee the coordination of the role of consumer energy resources (CER) in the national energy market (NEM), including household solar and batteries, to help lower electricity prices and energy system costs.
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News
26 May 2025
2 min read
Energy Consumers Australia response to DMO 2025-26 Final Decision
Media release in response to the Default Market Offer (DMO) 2025-26.
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News
14 May 2025
3 min read
Jemena decision underlines urgent need for national gas transition plan, ECA says
Media release in response to today's final determination on the 2025-30 gas distribution access arrangement for Jemena Gas Networks by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

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