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Media releases
14 September 2026
2 min read
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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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.
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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.
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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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