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19 March 2025
3 min read
How to responsibly wind down the gas network?
The transition to all-electric homes and businesses needs to be delivered in a way that benefits all consumers, without unfairly penalising people who face greater barriers to electrification.
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03 December 2024
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Australians want information about the energy transition, new data shows
Media release: Find out what our latest research says about consumer attitudes towards the energy transition.
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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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31 March 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: March 2025
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31 March 2025
3 min read
Foresighting Forum 2025 Reflections
Discover key insights from participants at our recent Foresighting Forum on the opportunities in consumer advocacy.
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26 March 2025
2 min read
Budget response from Energy Consumers Australia (March 2025)
Media release in response to the Federal Budget 2025-26.
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17 March 2025
3 min read
Proposed gas rule changes will ensure better consumer energy transition
Media release: We've 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.
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14 March 2025
2 min read
Response from Energy Consumers Australia to today’s announcements from governments
Media release: 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.
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13 March 2025
2 min read
DMO is not an effective safety net for consumers
Media release: 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.
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28 February 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: February 2025
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21 February 2025
3 min read
Foresighting Forum 2025: Charging Forward
Our annual Foresighting Forum is an energy conference like no other - and 2025 was no exception!
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