On 23 November 2012, as part of its Energy Market Reform package, the Standing Council on Energy and Resources (SCER) agreed to develop a proposal for a national energy consumer advocacy body.
Consultation paper
On 8 March 2013 we provided a joint response with the ACCC to the SCER expert advisors’ consultation paper. The submission supported the creation of a national energy advocacy body that has the skills and capacity to engage in vigorous and robust debate with industry and government energy stakeholders. It outlined key considerations—in terms of structure, governance, roles and functions—for ensuring the body can advance the long term interests of energy consumers.