Publications

  • Implementing a General Power System Risk Review draft determination 

    PIAC lodged a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft determination on implementing a General Power System Risk Review (GPSRR). PIAC supports the AEMC’s proposed more preferable rule that extends the scope of AEMO’s current Power System Frequency Risk Review to become an annual GPSRR. PIAC supports allowing AEMO the discretion to prioritise…

  • Submission to the Interim Voice Report Public Consultation

    As an organisation that is committed to achieving justice for, and in partnership with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, PIAC strongly supports and has formally endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.  Our submission emphasises the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call for a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.…

  • Financeability of ISP projects derogation draft determination 

    PIAC lodged a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft determination on a proposal from TransGrid and ElectraNet to change how consumers pay for the major transmission projects, including the Project EnergyConnect interconnector between SA and NSW, identified in the Integrated System Plan. PIAC strongly supports the AEMC’s decision not to make a…

  • AEMO Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report update

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) updated inputs, assumptions and scenarios report for the 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP). PIAC supports the changes AEMO has proposed, in particular those concerning emissions reduction and climate change assumptions, and the decision to remove the Diversified Technology scenario. We provide feedback on these changes, assumptions…

  • Feed-in Tariff benchmark 2021-22 to 2023-24 issues paper

    PIAC lodged a submission to IPART’s review of its methodology for calculating benchmark NSW solar Feed-in-Tariffs (FiT). The framework for FiTs provides one of a number of revenue streams that help determine the case for investing in and using Distributed Energy Resources (DER) such as solar PV and battery systems. A framework is required that…

  • Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020: Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee

    PIAC made a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee in relation to the Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020. This Bill proposes to introduce a data sharing scheme for the sharing of public sector data held by Commonwealth Government agencies. This submission raises concerns around consent, accountability and oversight in the Bill.…

  • Integrated System Plan methodology issues paper

    PIAC lodged a submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) issues paper on its Integrated System Plan (ISP) methodology. PIAC favours the ISP being an independent and expert assessment of what combination of generation, network and other investments will be in the long-term interest of consumers and the system as a whole. PIAC recommends…

  • Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS, Inquiry into Independent Assessments

    PIAC lodged a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS’ inquiry into Independent Assessments. PIAC considers that mandatory independent assessments are being introduced without proper consultation, and carry the risk of perpetuating existing public administration issues. In particular, our submission raises concerns around the implications of independent assessments on NDIS planning and…

  • Gas Fired Recovery Plan

    PIAC responded to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources’ consultation into the proposed Gas Fired Recovery Plan.  We opposed the Plan as being unnecessary, an ineffective means of assisting consumers facing high gas prices and an unacceptable cost and risk to consumers and the community. We recommend the government help consumers dependent on…

  • Review of the regulatory framework for metering services

    The Public Interest Advocacy Centre made a submission to the AEMC’s consultation paper as part of its review of the regulatory framework for metering services. PIAC’s submission welcomes the review and recognition that the retail-lead rollout of advanced metering, implemented as part of the Power of Choice reforms, has not delivered the intended outcomes and…

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