Publications
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Submission to EnergyCo Central-West Orana REZ August 2023 project update
PIAC made a submission to The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) Central-West Orana (CWO) Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) August 2023 project update. PIAC broadly supports the intent of increasing the capacity of the CWO REZ to six gigawatts. However, we are concerned that existing issues with the recovery of REZ costs may be further exacerbated…
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Submission to the AEMC Draft Rule Determination on Extending the Application of the IRM to the RRO
PIAC provided a response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft rule determination on extending the application of the interim reliability measure (IRM) to the retailer reliability obligation (RRO). PIAC argued against the extension, and disagrees that both the IRM and the RRO are necessary measures that support the interest of consumers. We expressed…
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Submission to DCCEEW National Hydrogen Strategy Review: Consultation Paper
PIAC provided a response to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Consultation Paper for their Review into the National Hydrogen Strategy. The hydrogen strategy should embed robust principles of rapid, efficient decarbonisation and consumer benefit to ensure hydrogen plays the most effective part in decarbonisation in the interests of the Australian…
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Submission to AER guidance on amended National Energy Objectives
PIAC provided a response to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) consultation on their guidance on enacting the amended national energy objectives. The consultation relates to the Statutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Emissions Reduction Objectives) Bill 2023 currently before the South Australian Parliament. The Bill will add emissions reductions to the national energy objectives, to sit alongside the…
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Submission to AEMC Consultation on Harmonising energy rules with the amended national energy objectives
PIAC provided a response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation on Harmonising energy rules with the amended national energy objectives. The consultation relates to updating the AEMC’s rules and processes in light of the Statutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Emissions Reduction Objectives) Bill 2023 currently before the South Australian Parliament. The Bill will…
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Submission to the ‘Improving NSW rental laws’ consultation
PIAC made a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service’s ‘Improving NSW Rental Laws’ consultation paper. Reform of tenancy legislation is urgently needed to provide a fair and transparent framework, adequate protection, and housing security to people who rent their home. Our submission recommended:
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Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
PIAC supports the introduction of Charters of Human Rights in both New South Wales and federally. In this submission, PIAC reiterates this support, while also making recommendations in relation to another key component of Australia’s human rights framework: anti-discrimination laws. This includes support for systemic reforms to anti-discrimination laws, such as: This submission also recommended…
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Submission to the AER Retail Performance Reporting Procedures and Guidelines – Issues Paper
PIAC provided a response to the AER’s Retail Performance Reporting Procedures and Guidelines Issues Paper (the paper). The paper sought feedback on proposed changes to the reporting procedures and guidelines that outline what information retailers must provide to the AER as part of their quarterly performance reporting. The AER’s role in monitoring energy retail markets…
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Submission to the AEMC consultation on Accommodating financeability in the regulatory framework
PIAC provided a response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation on Accommodating financeability in the regulatory framework. The consultation brought together two rule change applications from federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Energy Networks Australia. Both applications are seeking to give the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) new powers to alter the depreciation paths…