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Energy network regulation

27 July 2026

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Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the 2026 Draft Rate of Return Instrument

The rate of return, and associated parameters, must be set at the lowest possible level that can reliably attract investment.

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Gas and electrification

30 April 2026

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Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Gas Networks in Transition Directions Paper

Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s directions paper on Gas Networks in Transition urges the Commission to make changes to its proposed directions to better protect consumers as gas demand declines.

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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)

24 September 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the Electricity Network Regulation Review (Package 2)

Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)’s Electricity Network Regulation Review addresses several key questions related to regulatory processes, risk allocation and compensation.

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16 September 2026

2 min read

Submission to the ACT Government’s Future Appliance Regulations to Support the Gas Transition Discussion Paper

We welcome the ACT Government’s leadership in providing clear policy direction for the transition away from gas, including its commitment to phase out gas use by 2045.

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Consumer protections

14 September 2026

2 min read

Submission to NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Reforming electricity network connection and cost recovery arrangements for data centres in NSW

As Australia has been identified as a destination of choice, and an already growing pipeline of proposed investments, data centres must be carefully managed to ensure they add value to the network for consumers.

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Energy market design

03 September 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on its Review of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) Framework Discussion Paper

Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) makes three central recommendations that will strengthen the Integrated System Plan (ISP) and its focus on consumers.

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Consumer protections

01 September 2026

2 min read

Submission to NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on monitoring the retail electricity and gas market 2025-26

This submission responds to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's consultation on monitoring the retail electricity and gas markets in 2025-26.

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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)

12 August 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Department of Treasury and Finance (Victoria) on the Review of the Essential Services Commission Act

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) plays a critical role as Victoria’s energy sector regulator, and the review of the ESC Act is an important opportunity to ensure the regulatory framework is fit for purpose as the energy sector evolves.

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Consumer protections

07 August 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on its Review of regulatory approach to small business energy customers

This submission responds to the Victorian Government's review of the regulatory approach to small business energy customers.

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Energy market design

03 August 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Electricity Network Regulatory Review Package 1

This submission focuses on questions posed by stage 1 of the AEMC’s Electricity Network Regulation Review, around when networks, as monopoly businesses, should be allowed to participate in the delivery of contestable services.

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Consumer protections

30 July 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Strengthening and streamlining payment difficulty protections

We strongly support the reforms in the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination and consultation paper regarding the proposed rule change requests by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

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