While we support the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)'s introduction of design principles, such as requiring retailers to communicate "fairly and honestly", our submission highlights the structural limits of what guidelines can do on their own, and calls for an overarching consumer duty.
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) plays a critical role as Victoria’s energy sector regulator, and the review of the ESC Act is an important opportunity to ensure the regulatory framework is fit for purpose as the energy sector evolves.
We strongly support the reforms in the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination and consultation paper regarding the proposed rule change requests by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Most NSW landlords support minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes: new research shows the majority of landlords support minimum standards, with only a quarter opposed to the idea.
This submission responds to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's consultation on monitoring the retail electricity and gas markets in 2025-26.
Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) makes three central recommendations that will strengthen the Integrated System Plan (ISP) and its focus on consumers.
We commissioned a series of reports to explore the concept of outcomes-based regulation in essential services and the opportunities that may lie ahead for our energy future.
We welcome the ACT Government’s leadership in providing clear policy direction for the transition away from gas, including its commitment to phase out gas use by 2045.
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