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News
01 April 2026
5 min read
"Landmark laws": Consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition
Media release: 17 leading consumer groups have today welcomed the introduction of an Unfair Trading Prohibition to the Federal Parliament.
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News
30 March 2026
3 min read
Seize the moment to accelerate electrification of Australian economy
Media release: With Australia in the grips of the third global energy crisis in six years, a coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations calls on Australian governments to bolster the security, affordability and productivity of Australia’s energy systems, by turbocharging electrification across the economy.
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News
19 March 2026
3 min read
Energy Consumers Australia statement on the DMO draft determination and Solar Sharer Offer
Media release: We welcome the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)'s draft decision on this year’s Default Market Offer. If adopted, default prices for households will drop 1 to 10% and small businesses on the DMO will save 7 to 21%.
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News
19 March 2026
3 min read
ECA response to Gas Networks in Transition Directions Paper
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia urges the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to put the interests of consumers first as gas networks decline, following today’s release of the AEMC’s Gas Networks in Transition Directions Paper.
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News
18 December 2025
2 min read
Smart meter real-time data decision a win for consumers, ECA says
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia is delighted that its advocacy for consumers has been recognised by the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) final determination on real-time data for smart meters.
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News
11 December 2025
2 min read
Gas rule change a significant win for consumers, ECA says
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia says today’s final determination by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will help limit rising bills for existing gas consumers and facilitate a more orderly transition as households and businesses begin to electrify their gas use.
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News
04 December 2025
3 min read
New research underlines need for minimum energy efficiency standards for Australia’s rental properties
Media release: More than two-thirds of Australian renters say they are avoiding heating and cooling to save money, new Energy Consumers Australia data shows.
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News
01 August 2025
2 min read
Small businesses to have their say on energy transition
Media release: A crucial roundtable will explore how the nation’s small businesses can best meet the challenges of the energy transition.
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News
24 July 2025
2 min read
Feedback sought on new EV public charging infrastructure report
Media release inviting responses on the next stage of a project that considers how to ensure Electric Vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure in Australia benefits all consumers.

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