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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Photo of a gas meter and pipes on a house under construction
Gas and electrification
10 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Gas Distribution Networks: Connection and permanent abolishment charges Consultation paper
We propose changing the National Gas Rules (NGR) in four distinct ways, to minimise the risk of rising gas bills.
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Photo of an Australian urban street, in which you can see a power line supplying power to the three houses in shot. It is sunny and there is a bright blue sky in the background.
Pricing and tariffs
11 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on The pricing review: electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future discussion paper
Our submission and commissioned report to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s pricing review discussion paper.
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Photo of transmission towers at sunset
Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) regarding inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops.
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Photo of a transmission tower from underneath, looking up towards a blue sky.
Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) regarding Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops.
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Photo of person in purple singlet top, looking at papers and using a calculator and their laptop, on a benchtop.
Pricing and tariffs
18 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to DCCEEW (Commonwealth) on 2025 Reforms to the Default Market Offer consultation paper
Our submission Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Commonwealth), supporting the need for reforms to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
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Photo of a person using a phone and holding a mug, standing next to a window. In the background is their living room.
Consumer protections
31 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination on Improving the ability to switch to a better offer
Our submission to the AEMC calls for stronger action to help ensure consumers on older retail offers aren't subject to a 'loyalty tax'.
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Photo of a hand pressing a black doorbell, in front of a black door.
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
31 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Unsolicited selling and lead generation practices
Our submission supports a ban on unsolicited selling practices, to protect people from harm and ensure the energy market remains fair, trusted and inclusive.
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Close-up photo of solar panels with sky and trees reflected on them.
Energy market design
06 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and Reliability Panel on the 2026 Reliability Settings Review Issues Paper
Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and Reliability Panel regarding the Reliability Standard and wholesale market settings review.
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Photo of apartment buildings with blue sky in the background.
Consumer protections
11 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the City of Sydney on proposed planning controls for the electrification of new development
We welcome the City of Sydney’s proposal to require all-electric systems in new residential accommodation and larger commercial buildings.
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