Publications
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Submission in response to IPART’s Hunter Water 22-27 Operating Licence End-of-Term Review
IPART’s review of Hunter Water’s Operating Licence plays a crucial role in setting out how Hunter Water should be ensuring access to safe, reliable and sustainable water services that align with the community’s needs and interests.
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Review of the ISP Discussion Paper
We’re advocating to reform the approach to energy system planning as part of the current Integrated System Plan (ISP) Review. Key changes that will enable a true whole of system plan through co-optimisation with actionability measures, will allow progress of the most efficient pathway for the energy transition.
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Submission in response to the NSW Net Zero Commission – Decarbonisation pathways for NSW: Call for evidence
The NSW Net Zero Commission is shaping NSW’s first decarbonisation pathways, and we’re pushing for solutions that prioritise near-term emissions reduction and equitable outcomes for NSW households.
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Submission in response to IPART’s Monitoring the Retail Electricity and Gas Markets in NSW 25-26 consultation paper
It’s crucial for decision makers to have an up-to-date view of how electricity and gas retail markets are working, so future reforms can make energy services fairer for NSW households.
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Joint submission from consumer advocates to the Senate Inquiry on Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026
All Australians deserve to be protected from harmful business practices that cost them time, money and negatively affect their wellbeing. The Justice and Equity Centre strongly supports long overdue reform.
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Energy Supply General and Safety and Network Management Regulations 2026 consultation paper
Energy market regulation reform is crucial to align with the NSW Government’s broader energy transition roadmap and its commitment to supporting households along the way. By addressing regulatory gaps, anticipating changes and responding more effectively, the energy market transition will be more efficient, faster and cost less.
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Submission in response to the AEMO’s Draft 2026 General Power System Risk Review report consultation paper
As the energy system transition progresses, processes to ensure ongoing power system strength must evolve so they are both efficient and effective at best managing risks in consumers interests.
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Facilitating electric vehicle charging infrastructure under Commonwealth grants rule change consultation paper
Australia’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is a critical part of achieving our emissions reduction commitments. But that does not mean it’s appropriate or fair for all energy consumers to subsidise the expansion of EV charging.
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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.