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Media releases
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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Media releases
23 April 2026
2 min read
Energy Consumers Australia statement on the AEMC's Enhancing Distribution Network Planning and Reporting Draft Determination
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia welcomes the AEMC's draft determination on consumer-focused network planning.
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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.
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Media releases
29 October 2021
4 min read
‘New Reg’ trial provides valuable insights
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Commentary
14 July 2021
4 min read
World-leading research about our emerging energy practices: Future Home Life
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Commentary
13 May 2021
6 min read
Why we’re not telling you to shop around (but maybe you should)
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Commentary
10 May 2023
5 min read
Why the Federal Budget leaves energy consumers better off
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Commentary
03 July 2025
5 min read
Why distribution network planning rules need to change
Our Integrated Distribution System Planning (electricity) rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) aims to modernise distribution network planning requirements to ensure consumers don’t pay more than they have to.
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Commentary
08 June 2023
7 min read
Why consumers are concerned about the future
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Commentary
21 September 2021
6 min read
Who foots the bill for an uncoordinated energy transition?
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Commentary
07 June 2021
7 min read
Where is the innovation in the electricity market?
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