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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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Pricing and tariffs

10 April 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the Default Market Offer 2026-27 Draft Determination

We welcome the AER's draft determination on the Default Market Offer (DMO) 2026-27, which proposes to lower default prices by 1 to 10% for households and 7 to 21% for small businesses.

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Consumer protections

16 June 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (VIC) on the Midday Power Saver

We support the broad aims and policy intent of the Midday Power Saver to benefit households who can shift their electricity use to the middle of the day.

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Energy efficiency

16 June 2026

2 min read

Submission to NSW Government on Investigation into minimum energy efficiency rental standards in NSW Consultation Paper

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS) investigation marks an important step towards creating safer, healthier and more energy efficient homes for renters New South Wales.

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Consumer protections

24 April 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Essential Services Commission (ESC VIC) on Strengthening Protections for Energy Consumers in Victoria consultation paper

Energy Consumers Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the second stage of the Essential Services Commission’s review of the Energy Retail Code of Practice.

Consumer protections

16 April 2026

2 min read

Submission to the AEMC into improving life support processes

We commend the AEMC for seeking to ensure that life support protections provide a fundamental safety net that remains universal for all consumers dependent on life support equipment.

Consumer protections

16 April 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Essential Services Commission into life support protections

We strongly support the overall direction of the draft decision and are pleased to see that it adopts a more balanced framework that prioritises safety, resilience and consumer protection.

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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)

13 March 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments

We support the intent of the Victorian Parliament, Environment and Planning Standing Committee's inquiry to lift the energy performance of multi-unit dwellings across Victoria.

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Gas and electrification

20 February 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on Australian Gas Networks (SA) and Evoenergy (ACT) draft decision and revised access arrangement proposals

Our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) outlines our position on the AER’s draft decisions regarding Australian Gas Networks and Evoenergy's proposals.

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Consumer-focused energy transition

19 February 2026

2 min read

Submission to the AEMC on the Integrated System Plan (ISP) Framework Review Consultation Paper

We make several practical recommendations to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to improve the Integrated System Plan and strengthen its focus on consumers.

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Consumer protections

17 February 2026

2 min read

Submission to the Essential Services Commission's Getting to Fair: Advancing Equity Strategy Consultation Paper

We support the Essential Services Commission’s ambition to address inequity at a systems level.

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