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Response from Energy Consumers Australia to today’s announcements from governments
We’re delighted that ministers have today endorsed the Better Energy Customer Experiences program, designed to significantly improve and modernise Australia’s consumer protection regime across the energy sector. Read our media statement.
Continue readingDMO is not an effective safety net for consumers
The Default Market Offer (DMO) exists to protect people, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, from paying disproportionately high electricity prices. It’s not working effectively if it is priced up to 25% above more competitive offers. Read our media statement.
Continue readingConsumers and local networks to benefit from rule change request
Reduced power bills for consumers and a more efficient network could be among several benefits if a rule change request by Energy Consumers Australia to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is successful. Find out more.
Continue readingMore Australian households turning to all-electric, new survey shows
One in 3 owner-occupied households using mains gas say they are thinking of cancelling their gas supply within the next 10 years. Read our media release.
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