Publications

  • Primary frequency response rule change

    PIAC responded to the AEMC’s consultation on a primary frequency response (PFR) rule change.  PIAC considers that, given the transition the energy system is experiencing, the long-term interest of consumers in the NEM is best served by developing long-term plans to manage risks associated with uncertainty rather than relying heavily on narrow forecasts.  We highlight…

  • IPART Retail Energy Market Review

    PIAC responded to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) Review of the performance and competitiveness of the NSW retail electricity market – draft report. PIAC supports IPART’s ongoing role in monitoring the performance and competitiveness of the NSW retail electricity market and considers IPART has the scope to provide wider and more targeted analysis…

  • Australian Human Rights Commission Free & Equal Anti-Discrimination Law Reform Discussion Paper

    PIAC’s submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) Free & Equal Anti-Discrimination Law Reform Discussion Paper contains three main parts. First, it recommends urgent changes to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), including amendments to reasonable adjustments provisions to address problems that arose in the Sklavos decision. It also discusses issues around insurance exemptions,…

  • Reducing customer switching times draft rule

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation on its Reducing Customers’ Switching Times draft rule determination. PIAC broadly supports the AEMC’s draft determination and considers it will contribute to better consumer outcomes by reducing switching times for customers wishing to change electricity retailers. We highlight that increased use of bill estimates are…

  • Wholesale demand response mechanism draft determination

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft decision to implement a demand response mechanism into the wholesale energy market. We broadly support the AEMC’s draft decision, in particular its settlement approach, which ensures the direct costs of participating in wholesale demand response are, as far as possible, borne by those who directly…

  • Demand management incentive scheme and innovation allowance for TNSPs draft determination

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft determination to extend the Demand Management Innovation Allowance (DMIA) for transmission network service providers (TNSPs). We support the decision to extend the DMIA and consider it provides a tool for both TNSPs and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to explore innovative solutions and share the…

  • Submission to Tune Review of the NDIS Act and the NDIS Participant Service Guarantee

    PIAC made a submission to the Review of the NDIS Act and the NDIS Participant Service Guarantee, led by Mr David Tune AO PSM. This submission makes policy and legislative reform recommendations which are aimed at improving the administration of the NDIS and enabling participants to enjoy greater choice and control in accessing supports under…

  • Sydney Water pricing proposal 2020 Issues Paper

    PIAC responded to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) Review of Sydney Water Corporation from July 2020 Issues Paper.  Sydney Water updated their initial proposal in response to the ongoing drought conditions. While a welcome step towards better recognition of seriousness of current circumstances, PIAC considers a more comprehensive framework is needed to respond…

  • Default Market Offer Price 2020-21

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) consultation on setting the 2020-21 Default Market Offer (DMO) price. Broadly, PIAC disagrees with the AER’s assertion that the initial iteration of the DMO achieved its intended objectives. We contend that the initial DMO was based on a number of flawed assumptions that have meant many consumers…

  • Values of Customer Reliability review

    PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) review into Values of Customer Reliability (VCR). PIAC highlights the complexity of the current energy landscape and the importance of an accurate and robust VCR. We broadly support the AER’s draft decision but make a number of recommendations concerning the development of a VCR guideline, the AER’s…

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