Publications
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Submission in response to the Climate Change Authority 2026 Annual Progress Advice Consultation Paper
The Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) work in advising the Commonwealth Government is key to maximising emissions reduction and enabling a rapid and fair transition. We recommend prioritising actions that that consider both emissions budgets and near-term emissions reduction.
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Submission in response to IPART Embedded Networks consultation paper
Reforms that improve outcomes for NSW residents of embedded networks are well overdue. We support changes to pricing protections that target the significant inequities households on embedded networks face, and urge IPART to focus implementation on prioritising better outcomes for them.
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Submission in response to the NSW DCCEEW’s independent review of the NSW Electrical and Gas Safety Regulatory Framework options paper
We support changes that ensure the New South Wales Electrical and Gas Safety Regulatory Framework is fit for purpose, while also recommend further consultation, clarity and scrutiny on the details of their implementation, to best serve and protect the people of NSW.
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Creating a just gas transition
As consumer advocates in the energy sector, we saw an opportunity to change the assumptions about the future of gas networks and how best to serve the interests of energy consumers. This meant making sure the regulatory framework is doing its part to enable a fair energy transition.
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Submission to Inciting Racial Hatred Parliamentary Inquiry
Our short submission to the statutory Review of Division 8A of Part 3A of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) makes recommendations to improve NSW Government measures to combat hate speech.
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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.