Expressions of interest to become a member of the Consumer Reference Group (CRG) closed on Monday 28 January 2013.

There are currently 21 members of the CRG.

1. South Australian Farmers Federation
2. Uniting Communities
3. Queensland Council of Social Services
4. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
5. Council of Small Business of Australia
6. Brotherhood of St Laurence
7. Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre
8. Energy and Water Ombudsman of Victoria
9. Major Energy Users, Inc
10. Kildonan
11. Australian Industry Group
12. Energy Users Association of Australia
13. Consumer Action Law Centre
14. Choice
15. Public Interest Advocacy Centre
16. Australian Council of Social Services
17. Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner
18. Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW
19. Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
20. Shopping Centre Council of Australia
21. Canegrowers (Qld)

On 27 February 2013, the AER published an issues paper for the benefit of consumers. It provides a high level summary of the work streams under the Better regulation program. The issues paper should be used by consumers to assist in determining whether they would like to make submissions on these work streams. It also provides guidance around the specific areas that the AER is looking for input from stakeholders.  The AER is not calling for submissions on this issues paper.

Consumer Reference Group minutes.

The following discussion documents were prepared for Consumer Reference Group meetings during the Better Regulation process.

Assessment of the Consumer Reference Group.

Upcoming Consumer Reference Group meetings.