Energy retailers given the green light to increase prices at will
The AEMC has proposed energy retailers communicate price changes to customers as they enter a contract
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Energy
New report calls on energy retailers to improve support for struggling households
Thirteen case studies from across Victoria show hardship assistance is failing customers.
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PIAC finds mixed results for NSW consumers in report on solar feed-in tariffs
Pricing tribunal raises payments but ignores call for mandatory minimum
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Renewable Energy Target has a net benefit for all consumers
Scheme ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for Australians and should be left alone
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ACCC to strengthen energy door-to-door sales code
Provisions for accountability to encompass retailers as well as sales agents
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Qld Consumer Association calls for all power retailers to abandon exit fees
Advocacy group says that fees deter consumers from switching and reduce competition
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Australian households to get their say on rising energy bills
CALC and CUAC make progress with their joint “Fit It” campaign
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Consumer advocates demand fixed prices for energy contracts
Rising prices can make shopping around a waste of time
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CFA members welcome My Power Planner for Victoria
Online tool can help consumers struggling with high energy prices
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AGL brought to court for offering deceptive discounts
a misleading discount on electricity usage by AGL SA energy plan has made consumers paying more expensive bill than normal
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Repeal of carbon price will expose broken, uncompetitive energy markets
Consumer Action CEO is sceptical about cost reduction promises
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Energy rip-off: NSW exit fees to be 550% higher than Victoria
Public Interest Advocacy Centre critical of price regulator’s proposal
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