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ACCC re-affirms concerns about the impact of gas sector issues on electricity prices
The ACCCs Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry Final Report raises concerns regarding the impact of gas sector issues on wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market Many of the ACCCs concerns echo those raised in the ACCCs ongoing inquiry into gas supply arrangements in Australia ...
ACCC's recommendations for contract markets
As part of the ACCCs Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry Final Report the ACCC made two key recommendations in relation to contracts markets that the National Energy Laws be amended to require the reporting of over the counter trades to a repository administered by the Australian Energy Regulator and ...
ACCC proposes default retail prices
A major recommendation in the ACCCs Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry Final Report is to abolish standing offers and replace them with an obligation on retailers to supply at a price no higher than the level determined by the Australian Energy Regulator to be known as the default offer The ACCC ...
ACCC's recommendations for encouraging consumer engagement
The ACCC has identified consumer disengagement as a key issue of concern in the retail electricity market and formulated a number of proposals designed to encourage consumer engagement and switching as a way to drive competition We look at the key recommendations ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: July 2018
Tis update examines the Rule changes during July and in particular the final AEMC report on the Reliability Frameworks Review ...
ACCC brings first 'excessive surcharge' proceedings
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Europcar for allegedly imposing excessive payment surcharges on customers. This is the first court proceeding commenced by the ACCC under the new prohibition and serves as a reminder to businesses that card payment surcharges must be limited. ...
Competition news
In Touch looks at what's been happening in Competition this month and what it means for your business ...
Corporate PPAs - What's happening?
Power purchase agreements are no longer the exclusive domain of retailers As electricity prices rise and we move towards a carbon constrained future companies are looking for ways to manage their exposure to changing electricity prices and to purchase electricity from renewable sources Generators ...
ACCC cartel action against Cryosite is a strong reminder of rules prohibiting 'gun jumping'
The Federal Court proceeding instituted by the ACCC against Cryosite Limited involving supposed cartel conduct alleging gun jumping in a merger. ...
ACCC makes 56 recommendations for sweeping energy sector reform
The ACCC today released its final report on the Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry The report finds the national electricity market is not functioning effectively and that extensive reform is required to bring down prices and restore consumer confidence It makes 56 significant recommendations aimed ...