Submissions

Read our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the Default Market Offer (DMO), and why it's an important consumer protection tool.

We broadly support the draft determination on improving consideration of demand-side factors in the Integrated System Plan (ISP) - but while it's a move in the right direction, it could go further. Read our submission.

Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules makes 5 recommendations. Read them here.

We welcome the South Australian Government’s efforts to enhance consumer protection measures and implement a regulated form of redress for consumers when they incur property (or other) damages, due to electrical infrastructure failure. Read our submission.

The National Energy Equity Framework is essential for ensuring that Australia's energy transition is both just and inclusive. Read our submission, which includes recommendations for how the Framework can be strengthened.

Read our submission on streamlining network connection processes for consumer energy resources (CER) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).

Energy Consumers Australia recommends that the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) reject Jemena’s Proposed 2025-30 Access Arrangement Plan. Read our submission to the AER.

Our key recommendation to the AEMC is to conduct an evidence-based review before the explicit informed consent period begins to end for consumers. Read our submission.

We strongly support minimum energy efficiency standards in all rental properties, recognising the detriment to people’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing of living in a home that is impossible to keep warm in winter, cool in summer or is mouldy. Read our submission to the ACT Government.