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Read our latest media releases about our work and media statements responding to the energy issues affecting households and small businesses, along with expert commentary from our team and our CEO.

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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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06 December 2024
2 min read
Response to today’s Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council announcements
Media release: We congratulate Energy Ministers on the commitments made today to support Australian households and small businesses.
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03 December 2024
3 min read
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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21 September 2024
4 min read
Energy Ready toolkit wins Australian Good Design Award
Media release: The Energy Ready Toolkit, which was the result of a year-long process of research and consultation and funded by an Energy Consumers Australia grant, has won a prestigious Good Design Award.
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