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Close-up photo of a green electric vehicle charging on a street
Media releases
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.
Man filling up car with petrol
CEO updates
31 March 2026
2 min read
From the CEO: March 2026
In our March newsletter, our CEO Brendan French responds to what the fuel crisis means for energy consumers.
Close-up photo of a gavel sitting on a desk
Media releases
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.
Photo of hands at a desk - one hand is holding a phone and the other is sorting through receipts/bills. There is also a laptop atop the desk.
Commentary
01 April 2026
4 min read
Australians want a fairer energy market, and they expect providers to step up
Australians are sending a clear message: the energy market should be fairer, and loyalty shouldn’t cost more.
Photo of a woman crouching next to an air conditioner in a home interior, holding remote in her hand and smiling
Media releases
30 April 2026
2 min read
Shrinking gas networks will drive up energy bills without urgent national electrification plan, new report shows
Media release: A new report from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) is calling on governments to make all new homes and small commercial buildings all-electric.
Photo of two people using a thermostat in a home interior
CEO updates
30 April 2026
2 min read
From the Acting CEO: April 2026
In our April newsletter, Acting CEO Brian Spak compares Australia's adoption of decimalisation with the transition away from gas.
Photo of a person in an interior setting, using a phone and holding a cup of coffee.
Media releases
08 May 2026
2 min read
Energy Consumers Australia response to Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council communique
Media release: We congratulate Ministers’ agreement to progress a critical rule change that would require energy retailers to engage with people in a way that meets their individual needs.

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