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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.
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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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News
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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News
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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News
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.
News
11 February 2025
3 min read
Consumers and local networks to benefit from rule change request
Media release: Reduced power bills for consumers and a more efficient network could be among several benefits if our rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is successful.
News
06 February 2025
2 min read
More Australian households turning to all-electric, new survey shows
Media release: Our latest report shows that a significant number of homeowners are considering whether to electrify in the near future.
News
16 January 2025
3 min read
Time of use tariffs yet to work for many consumers, new report shows
Media release: Our new report shows many Australian households are receiving limited benefits from dynamic pricing structures like time of use and demand tariffs.
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