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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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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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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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Whipper Snapper is a distillery in Western Australia which, although unopposed to the idea of electrification, had already invested heavily in gas-based distilling equipment that was working well.

News
22 January 2026
8 min read
What small businesses are telling us about electrification – and what needs to change
Electrification is often considered a technical task: swap out a gas appliance, put in an electric one, and the job is done. But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
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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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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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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
28 November 2025
3 min read
From the CEO: November 2025
In our November newsletter, CEO Brendan French outlines the one report you should read this year, and why.
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News
30 October 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: October 2025
Learn more about the impact of our Grants Program and new opportunities for funding, as discussed in our October newsletter by our CEO, Brendan French.

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