The JEC, ACOSS and SACOSS provided a joint response to the AER’s Default Market Offer 25-26 (DMO 7) Issues Paper. The paper sought feedback on an appropriate methodology and calculation inputs for DMO 7.
Our organisations provided feedback on how to ensure the DMO best serves the interests of consumers. We reiterated our long-held position on the case for substantive DMO reform beyond the annual consultation processes. For DMO 7 specifically, we provided a range of recommendations that would materially improve consumer outcomes, including permanently removing ‘competition allowance’ and setting a fair and reasonable retail margin.
