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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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News
28 July 2025
3 min read
New report reveals scale of energy hardship in Australia
Media release: A new Energy Consumers Australia report shows 1 in 5 Australian households are vulnerable to, or are experiencing, some form of energy hardship - with renters disproportionately affected.
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News
31 July 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: July 2025
I’m often asked about electricity distribution networks — the poles and wires on our streets — which get our power the last step of the journey, from large power stations and batteries, to our households and businesses.
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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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27 August 2025
3 min read
What Taylor Swift can teach us about Australia's energy transition
What can Australia’s energy transition learn from the pop powerhouse’s ability to engage, inspire, and mobilise people?
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News
28 August 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: August 2025
In our August newsletter, CEO Dr Brendan French, talks about how we can support small businesses in the energy transition.
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News
25 September 2025
3 min read
From the CEO: September 2025
In our September newsletter, CEO Dr Brendan French, talks about the imperative to support those in financial hardship to ensure ongoing access to energy.
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News
15 October 2025
7 min read
How data centres are reshaping Australia’s energy landscape
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question or stream your favourite show, large data centres full of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity.
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News
30 October 2025
8 min read
New grants supporting better energy outcomes for consumers
Energy Consumers Australia has approved funding to eight new projects through its Grants Program.

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