Publications
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Submission in response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into data centres
As more data centres are built and proposed across NSW, it is crucial to ensure development is subject to strong standards, fair cost allocation and clear planning rules that protect energy and water consumers from assuming any extra risk or costs.
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Explainer: Gas networks in transition
The National Gas Rules (NGR), set by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) exist to facilitate safe, reliable and efficient gas services in Australia. They weren’t designed to deal with shrinking gas networks, and they aren’t fit to promote consumer interests through the energy transition. This explainer outlines what regulatory reforms need to happen now to support a network in decline.
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Submission in response to Transgrid’s Reopener Application for Project EnergyConnect (PEC)
We recommend that the AER reject Transgrid’s request for over $1.1 billion in additional costs for Project EnergyConnect (PEC), because it is fundamentally invalid.
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Joint submission in response to the AEMC’s Improving Life Support Processes draft determination
People who require powered medical equipment at home are some of the most vulnerable in our community, particularly when their energy supply is threatened. The AEMC can go further to make life support registration work better.
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Submission to statutory review of NSW knife wanding laws
We argue that knife wanding search powers are ineffective, too broad and risk discriminatory use.
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Submission in response to the NSW DCCEEW’s independent review of the NSW Electrical and Gas Safety Regulatory Framework consultation paper
The electrical and gas safety regulatory framework needs to keep pace with the energy system transition to ensure it is fit for purpose and supports the efficient outcomes which best serve and protect the NSW community.
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Joint submission in response to the Federal Treasury’s Streamlining and Modernising the National Construction Code discussion paper
As housing construction accelerates, we need NCC standards which support emissions reduction, climate resilience, energy affordability and household health and wellbeing.
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Submission in response to the Australian Energy Regulator Default Market Offer draft determination for 2026-27
The first determination since reforms that reshaped the Default Market Offer’s (DMO) objective, this process is an opportunity to set a solid foundation for prioritising better outcomes for consumers in accessing essential energy services.
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Energy Security Safeguard Policy and Rule Change Consultation Papers
Electrification is a critical lever for emissions reduction and reducing energy costs. As the energy system evolves, we support reforms that make efficient energy usage and electrification more accessible.
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Review of the Integrated System Plan Framework Consultation Paper
The Integrated System Plan (ISP) should be a ‘whole of system plan’, but it’s a plan for the development of transmission infrastructure only. Without including all elements of the energy system, we can’t identify the most efficient and lowest cost path forward.