Latest Submissions

Submissions | December 24, 2024

Joint submission to the Essential Services Commission on the Victorian Default Offer – Request for comment paper

Our joint submission with other consumer advocates highlights the importance of the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) as a safeguard for consumers. Read it here.

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Submissions | December 13, 2024

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) – Electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future consultation paper

Costs and risks are being unfairly transferred between consumers and industry. Fairness, equity and justice must be the dominant focus of the AEMC’s review of electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future.

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Submissions | November 26, 2024

Submission to the Essential Services Commission – Energy Consumer Reform Consultation Paper

Our submission to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) on Energy Consumer Reform includes a suite of recommendations aimed at building confidence the energy system is working in consumers’ best interests. Read it here.

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Submissions | November 14, 2024

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Real-time data for consumers rule change

Access to real-time data benefits all consumers, and the needs of a successful energy transition. Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the rule change relating to real-time data for consumers.

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Submissions | November 8, 2024

Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) about Default Market Offer prices 2025-26

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

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Submissions | November 7, 2024

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Improving consideration of demand-side factors in the Integrated System Plan (ISP)

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.

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Submissions | November 7, 2024

Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules (NER)

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.

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Submissions | October 27, 2024

Submission to the South Australian Government on the Small Claims Compensation Scheme – Electrical Infrastructure Failure

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.

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Submissions | October 24, 2024

Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Enabling an equitable energy transition through the National Energy Equity Framework

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.

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Submissions | September 24, 2024

Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Streamlining network connections processes for CER and EVSE

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

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