We welcome the Australian Energy Regulator (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.
These reductions are consistent with changes to the DMO framework that we've advocated for, to help ensure the DMO is a fair, trusted and reasonable price set at an efficient level.
Given the significant affordability pressures facing consumers, we encourage the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to look for further opportunities to ensure the DMO is a genuine and meaningful support for consumers, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances.
Our submission (PDF, 334.65KB) includes further recommended changes to reduce allowances in the DMO for wholesale costs and retail costs and margins.
We also broadly support the draft determination on the Solar Sharer Offer (SSO), but recommend the AER monitor consumer response to, and outcomes on, the SSO and ensure clear communication from the AER and retailers to prospective SSO customers.
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