Publications
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Submission to the DCCEW on the PEMM Provisions in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Consultation Paper
We recommend strengthening the current Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct (PEMM) provisions in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, rather than making unnecessary additions.
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Submission to the Proposed Extension of AEMO’s East Coast Gas System Reliability and Supply Adequacy Functions
We strongly oppose the energy market operator having last resort powers to invest in new gas supply infrastructure.
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Joint submission to the DCCEEW’s Retail Electricity Tariff Reforms Consultation Paper.
Retail electricity tariff and pricing reform is a key part to NSW’s net zero energy transition. But any changes must ensure fundamental consumer rights of choice and consent are protected.
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Submission to the AEMC Pricing Review Draft Report
Network tariff reform should prioritise the best outcomes for household energy users, with an opportunity to address affordability, equity and efficiency concerns. We’re advocating for evidence-based changes that promote fairness and transparency.
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Costs in federal discrimination claims
We explain changes to how legal costs can be awarded in unlawful discrimination claims in the federal courts, which reduce financial risk for people making claims.
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Submission to Senate Committee Inquiry on NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Bill
We made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 – also informally known as the ‘NDIS reform Bill No. 2’. The Bill forms part of the large package of legislative reforms to the NDIS begun by the Australian Government in 2024. Most of the Bill concerns new powers…
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Submission to the AEMO’s Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan
The Integrated System Plan (ISP) plays an important role in the energy system transition, but without incorporating all elements of the energy system, it can’t achieve its purpose of finding the lowest cost transition pathway.
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Submission on new framework planning NDIS Rules
We made a submission to the government’s consultation regarding Rules to govern the new planning framework that will be rolled out in the coming years for NDIS participants. We highlighted that disability organisations would face difficulties engaging with this consultation, as government has not yet made available many important details of the new framework. We outlined problems flowing…
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Submission to the AER’s Rate of Return Instrument Review Discussion Paper
Consumers should not be paying more than necessary for the energy they need, especially in the face of rising cost of living pressures. Setting a fair Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) is critically important for protecting energy users’ interests, with the potential to reduce energy costs.
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Submission to the NSW DCCEEW Social Programs for Energy Code – Consultation
We need energy payment assistance programs that improve outcomes for households; by making it easier for them to get the help they need.