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Media releases | March 26, 2025

Budget response from Energy Consumers Australia

Response to the Federal Budget 2025-26.

Media releases | March 17, 2025

Proposed gas rule changes will ensure better consumer energy transition

Energy Consumers Australia has submitted four crucial amendments to the National Gas Rules to ensure millions of Australians facing barriers to electrification or exiting the gas network will not be unfairly or financially punished.

Media releases | March 14, 2025

Response from Energy Consumers Australia to today’s announcements from governments

We’re delighted that ministers have today endorsed the Better Energy Customer Experiences program, designed to significantly improve and modernise Australia’s consumer protection regime across the energy sector. Read our media statement.

Media releases | March 13, 2025

DMO is not an effective safety net for consumers

The Default Market Offer (DMO) exists to protect people, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, from paying disproportionately high electricity prices. It’s not working effectively if it is priced up to 25% above more competitive offers. Read our media statement.

Media releases | February 11, 2025

Consumers and local networks to benefit from rule change request

Reduced power bills for consumers and a more efficient network could be among several benefits if a rule change request by Energy Consumers Australia to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is successful. Find out more.

Media releases | February 6, 2025

More Australian households turning to all-electric, new survey shows

One in 3 owner-occupied households using mains gas say they are thinking of cancelling their gas supply within the next 10 years. Read our media release.

Media releases | January 16, 2025

Time of use tariffs yet to work for many consumers, new report shows

A new report by Energy Consumers Australia shows many Australian households are receiving limited benefits from dynamic pricing structures like time of use and demand tariffs.

Media releases | December 6, 2024

Response to today’s Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council announcements

Read our response to today’s Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council announcements.

Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 3, 2024

Australians want information about the energy transition, new data shows

Almost two-thirds (61%) of Australians believe the transition to renewables will be good for Australia overall, a new Energy Consumers Australia survey of more than 4,000 householders has found.

Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | September 21, 2024

Energy Ready toolkit wins Australian Good Design Award

The Energy Ready toolkit is the winner of a 2024 Australian Good Design Award in the Social Impact category.

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