Publications
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Submission on Better Energy Customer Experiences
The Justice and Equity Centre led a joint consumer and community response to Commonwealth DCCEEW’s consultation paper on Better Energy Customer Experiences. The submission was co-signed by ACOSS, Consumer Action Law Centre, Consumer Policy Research Centre, First Nations Clean Energy Network, QCOSS, SACOSS and the Tenants’ Union of NSW.
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Submission to the DSS Consultation on National Principles for the Regulation of Assistance Animals
We recommended the Government develop national, legislated and enforceable assistance animal principles.
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Roadmap for Efficient and Electric Homes: Making all Australian homes healthy and affordable
Improving the energy performance of Australian housing through energy efficiency and electrification is necessary for a rapid and equitable transition to a zero-carbon-ready society. People are also struggling with the rising cost of energy and an acute housing affordability crisis, with electrification and home energy efficiency critical parts of the solution. Equity must be a…
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Submission on NSW Transmission Review Options
The Justice and Equity Centre made a submission to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s NSW Transmission Planning Review Options paper.
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Submission to Draft Hunter Water Prices 25-30
The Justice and Equity Centre provided a submission in response to IPART’s Draft report on Hunter Water Pricing 25-30.
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Submission on Improving consumer confidence in retail energy plans: Draft Determination
The Justice and Equity Centre led a joint consumer and community response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s Draft Determination and Preferred Rule Change on Improving consumer confidence in retail energy plans.
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Submission to Draft Rule Change: Assisting Energy Hardship Customers
The Justice and Equity Centre led a joint consumer and community response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s Draft Determination on the proposed National Energy Retail Amendment Assisting Hardship Customers rule change.
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Submission to the Inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative energy source vehicles in NSW
The Justice and Equity Centre has made a submission to the NSW Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative energy source vehicles. As electric vehicle (EV) uptake grows, expanding public charging infrastructure is essential—but it must be done fairly and efficiently.
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Submission on Shared Asset Guidelines – Regulated stand-alone power systems review
The Justice and Equity Centre responded to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) draft update to the Shared Asset Guidelines, focusing on regulated stand-alone power systems (SAPS). These systems offer a more efficient alternative to traditional grid connections, especially in remote areas, and can help lower energy costs for all NSW consumers.
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Submission on the Draft Decision: Review of Exemptions Frameworks for Embedded Networks
The Justice and Equity Centre led a joint consumer advocacy response to the Australian Energy Regulator’s Draft Decision on their Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks. This submission was co-signed by SACOSS and the Tenants’ Union of NSW.