Publications

  • Submission to DISR Future of Gas Strategy Consultation Paper

    PIAC made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ Future of Gas Strategy Consultation Paper. The Paper sought feedback on both domestic and export supply and demand considerations into the future. PIAC argued that the continued domestic production, use and export of methane gas harms our health, our future prosperity and is…

  • Joint Submission to the AER Default Market Offer Prices 24-25: Issues Paper

    PIAC, ACOSS and SACOSS provided a response to the AER’s Issues Paper on Default Paper Offer Prices 24-25.  Our submission highlighted the need for reform of the DMO to implement a wider, more consistent application of default pricing in conjunction with a stronger focus on efficiency. The DMO is no longer fit-for-purpose and is not…

  • Letter to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal on Energy Retail Market Monitoring

    PIAC wrote to the Executive Director Pricing and Policy for the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to provide recommendations and insights to help inform the 2023 Energy Retail Market Monitoring Review. IPART is the energy and water regulator for NSW. PIAC recommended that IPART undertake analysis of actual experiences and outcomes for NSW consumers…

  • Submission to the AEMC Review of the Operation of the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO)

    PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) review of the Operation of the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO). PIAC does not support the RRO in any form. Removing it would reduce electricity prices faced by consumers without causing any negative impact on reliability outcomes. The instrument operates at a time scale that…

  • Submission to NSW Inquiry on Planning and Climate Change

    PIAC made a submission to the NSW Legislative Council Committee Inquiry into the planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities. PIAC urges the Committee to consider the particular and disproportionate impacts of climate change on people and communities experiencing disadvantage. PIAC recommends coordination across government to address these issues,…

  • Submission to the AEMC Amendment of the market price cap, cumulative price threshold and administered price cap – draft rule determination

    PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft rule change determination on the amendment of the market price cap (MPC), cumulative price threshold (CPT) and administered price cap (APC). PIAC opposes the proposed increases to the market caps. We are not convinced that there is any expectation that the reliability standard…

  • Submission to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of outpatient and community mental health care in NSW

    PIAC has made a submission to a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of outpatient and community mental health care in NSW. Our submission addresses paragraph (i) of the Terms of Reference, regarding alternatives to police for emergency responses to people experiencing acute mental distress, psychosis, delirium, dementia or intoxication in…

  • Preliminary Submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission Review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

    PIAC has long advocated for comprehensive review and modernisation of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), which is now widely recognised as the worst anti-discrimination law of any jurisdiction in Australia. This includes through our 2021 Report ‘Leader to Laggard: The case for modernisation of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act.’ We therefore welcome the Government’s referral of…

  • Submission to AEIC Review of community engagement practices

    PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner’s (AEIC) review of community engagement practices. We propose regulatory changes aimed at raising the minimum standards network services must fulfil in order to have projects and revenue proposals approved, as well as a new authority to champion and coordinate benefits from the energy transition accruing…

  • Submission to the Senate Economic Reference Committee Inquiry into Residential Electrification

    PIAC, 350 Australia and Renew provided a joint submission to the Senate Economic Reference Committee Inquiry into Residential Electrification. Our submission strongly supported efficient electrification of Australian homes and demonstrated the necessity of doing so to achieve climate, energy affordability, health and broader economic outcomes. We highlighted the need for the Commonwealth Government to provide…

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