Publications
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Energy Security Safeguard Policy and Rule Change Consultation Papers
Electrification is a critical lever for emissions reduction and reducing energy costs. As the energy system evolves, we support reforms that make efficient energy usage and electrification more accessible.
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Review of the Integrated System Plan Framework Consultation Paper
The Integrated System Plan (ISP) should be a ‘whole of system plan’, but it’s a plan for the development of transmission infrastructure only. Without including all elements of the energy system, we can’t identify the most efficient and lowest cost path forward.
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Review of AEMO Governance discussion paper
We support a review of AEMO’s governance arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose for an energy system in rapid transition.
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Submission from consumer advocates on Treasury’s consultation on unfair trading practices
We support reform that protects people from unfair trading practices, in this joint submission with the Consumer Policy Research Centre.
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Joint submission to NSW Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into Youth Justice
We supported Kim and Lincoln, who have childhood experience of the criminal justice system, to share their stories and recommendations with NSW Parliament.
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Submission to the Review of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
We called for changes to the NSW Working with Children Check Scheme to better support First Nations people who want to become carers.
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Submission to NSW Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into Youth Justice
Our submission argues criminalising young children is a failure, which does not address causes of offending and does not make the community safer.
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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.