Publications
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Submission to the AEMC’s Enhancing distribution network planning and reporting draft determination
We need network transparency and effective distribution planning to deliver reliable energy services and efficiently integrate consumer energy resources (CER) into the grid.
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Submission to the AER’s Framework & Approach for TransGrid transmission determination 2028-33 preliminary position paper
The Framework & Approach (F&A) sets out how the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) assesses revenue determinations for Network Service Providers (NSPs). It’s important they are setup to best protect consumers from inefficient costs and risks.
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Submission is response to the AER’s Annual benchmarking reports 2025 – Quantanomics phase 2 report
Effective benchmarking is an important part of effective network regulation and ensuring efficient investment and operation that promotes consumer interests in affordable energy. Existing benchmarking and processes can be improved.
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Joint Submission in response to the AEMC’s Streamlining Payment Difficulty Protections draft determination
People should not be threatened with disconnection when they are struggling to afford their energy bills. Retailers should offer earlier and stronger support that is more personal, less intimidating and designed to minimise harm.
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Joint Submission in response to the AEMC’s Strengthening Payment Difficulty Protections consultation paper
Retailers’ support for people who are struggling to pay their energy bills needs to be more effective. That’s why we’re recommending further reforms to make it easier for people to access the assistance they need, including making payment plans more affordable.
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Implementing minimum energy efficiency standards in NSW rental homes
Our minimum energy efficiency rental standards (MEERS) implementation guide supports the design and delivery of standards that are clear, practical and equitable, so renters are better off in the long run.
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Explainer: Draft aviation disability standards
This explainer helps people in the disability community participate in the Australian Government’s ‘aviation disability standards’ consultation process.
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Submission in response to Infrastructure NSW’s data centres consultation paper
Data centre development is accelerating, and there are some serious potential risks. But when well-integrated, data centres can support a broader digital economy and contribute to energy system efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.
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Submission to the Statutory Review of the NSW Bail Act
We made a submission to the Statutory Review of the Bail Amendment (Extension of Limitation on Bail in Certain Circumstances) Act 2025, arguing s 22C of the NSW Bail Act should be repealed,
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Electricity Review Package 1 consultation paper
As networks play an increasingly important role in facilitating an efficient energy transition, we need regulation that puts consumer outcomes at the centre of decision making.