January 5, 2026
Victoria’s energy regulator hands out $24.5 million in fines
A $17.6 million fine for Origin Energy in 2025 was the largest in the state’s history for violating energy retailer rules.
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December 10, 2025
Rickety rental homes too costly to heat or cool
Why Australian rental properties need minimum energy efficiency standards.
November 19, 2025
Victoria’s energy regulator to put a stop to same-name energy plans
The move follows a CHOICE complaint to the regulator and a Shonky for the industry.
September 22, 2025
Energy regulator’s new ‘better offer’ rules won’t fix deeper problems with the market
The need to constantly switch plans as energy retailers turn better offers into worse ones indicates an unhealthy market.
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September 11, 2025
Thousands of energy disconnections could have been prevented
August 19, 2025
ACCC to act on CHOICE energy retailers ‘super complaint’
June 26, 2025
Why we need new rules to make gas prices fairer
April 23, 2025
Why the electricity pricing safety net isn’t working
April 9, 2025
The new rules that could help with your electricity bill
April 3, 2025
What MyConnect isn’t telling you
March 12, 2025
4 energy switching myths busted
February 24, 2025
Who makes sure your energy smart meter is accurate?
February 17, 2025
Useful tips for moving house
January 29, 2025
Queensland offers relief from smart meter demand charges
January 6, 2025
Retailers using smart meters to increase energy bills
November 15, 2024
Consumers trust energy retailers less than supermarkets and banks
August 21, 2024
How Bring Your Bills Day is making a big difference
June 26, 2024
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