Submissions

Energy Consumers Australia makes submissions throughout the year to decision-makers, advocating for the long term interests of households and small businesses to be considered in current energy processes, and in the planning for our future energy system.
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Aerial photo of houses with lots of white roofs, and solar panels on top.
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
15 September 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation
Our submission to the productivity commission pushes for the scope of its inquiry to be expanded to achieve bold, consumer-centric reform.
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Gas pipes
Consumer-focused energy transition
07 November 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Parliament of Victoria's Inquiry into Decommissioning Oil and Gas Infrastructure
We commend the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee for examining how Victoria should manage the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.
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Close-up photo of an illuminated festoon light bulb, with other light bulbs glowing and out of focus in the background.
Consumer protections
27 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Parliament of South Australia on the Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024
Our submission to the Parliament of South Australia - Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024.
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Energy market design
30 August 2024
2 min read
Submission to the NSW Government: Opportunities for a renewable fuel industry in NSW
Our submission commends the NSW Government for asking the right questions, seeking to better understand how a renewable fuels sector is developed in the most efficient and beneficial way. Read it here.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
07 March 2024
2 min read
Submission to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) on the Consumer Energy Strategy - households
Read our submission on the NSW Consumer Energy Strategy.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
15 March 2022
2 min read
Submission to the New South Wales Government on the Consultation Paper Promoting Innovation for NSW Energy Customers
We propose that the NSW Government initiate a contracted, widespread roll-out of smart meters
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Energy efficiency
13 February 2023
2 min read
Submission to the National Energy Performance Strategy Consultation Paper
Empowering consumers to take control of their energy use requires effort and commitment, which is the opportunity provided by the National Energy Performance Strategy.
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Photo of a bike path behind a row of houses, and a dark coloured rooftop with solar panels on it behind a fence
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
17 September 2025
2 min read
Submission to the National Electricity Market (NEM) Wholesale Market Settings Review Draft Report
We broadly support the recommendations outlined in the National Electricity Market (NEM) Wholesale Market Settings Review Draft Report. Our submission includes four key recommendations to ensure final decisions are robustly justified and serve consumer interests.
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Aerial photo of lots of houses with grey rooftops
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
14 February 2025
2 min read
Submission to the National Electricity Market (NEM) Review Initial Consultation
The National Electricity Market (NEM) Review should seek to ensure that demand-side measures have sufficient support to unlock their full potential, both for consumer benefit and to provide firmed, renewable generation and storage capacity in the NEM.
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