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Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

The Australian Energy Regulator says AGL was paid to be on standby from 2018 to 2020 but failed to be ready as needed.

AAP

How will Queenslanders be impacted by the surge in electricity prices?

Grocery store operator Jane Yap says she's paying 40 per cent more for electricity compared with the same time last year. Now, bills are expected to increase yet again.

ABC News

Angus Taylor behind decision to delay energy price rise report until after 2022 election

Exclusive: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg also knew of the decision

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Threat of energy price cap already working

Energy markets are responding pre-emptively to the federal government's price cap, demonstrating it's already having a dampening effect on prices.

AAP

Private profits and public pain: It’s well past time for action on fossil fuels

No other industry has caused such significant economic hardship for 21 million Australians, all the while banking unprecedented profits.

The New Daily

Gig Guide: new ACCC deputy chair arrives in 2023

Deputy chair of the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission Delia Rickard will depart from the role in January 2023 after more than 10 and a half years in the role, with the role to be filled by Catriona Lowe. Ms Rickard was initially appointed to a senior executive position at…

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Australian Energy Regulator calls for reform as power bills continue to rise

With a further 35 per cent increase to power prices expected next year, Australia's energy watchdog says it's time to strengthen consumer protection.

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Regulator steps in after power supplier abandons Hunter councils

This Retailer of Last Resort process allows the transfer of customers to other retailers to ensure the continued supply of energy.

Newcastle Herald

Cost-of-living crunch bites, with electricity, transport and mobile phone bills set to rise from today

Consumers are being warned to expect more hip-pocket pain, with the start of the new financial year bringing a raft of fresh price rises.

ABC News

Australian consumer and energy watchdogs to probe alleged energy market gaming

Findings to be disclosed at national energy ministers meeting in July

Newcastle Herald

Power companies accused of engineering crisis for profit

Multibillion-dollar power companies left Australia under a threat of blackout on Tuesday night after they removed electricity from the grid for profit.

The New Daily

The Loop: Electricity supply issues spread across Australia, share markets slump again, and are you going to eat that salad?

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News

Calls for competition watchdog to step up policing as energy crisis sparks price gouging fears

A leading Australian energy lawyer says big power providers are facing increased scrutiny from the competition watchdog amid concerns a shake-out of the industry could lead to price gouging.

ABC News

Your Electricity Bill Is Going To Get A Lot More Expensive This Cold Szn Here’s Why

As if paying $2 for a litre of petrol wasn’t enough, everyone’s power bills are set to leap up next month as electricity prices become the latest addition to our high cost of living. Time to live under my doona so I don’t have to turn my heater on.The Australian…

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Expect more power price hikes – a 1970s-style energy shock is on the cards

Yesterday the Australian Energy Regulator increased the “default market offers” that apply to electricity retailers in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland by 8% to 18%, depending on type of tariffs and location.

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Consumers face the Morrison-Taylor legacy: surging power prices

The Australian Energy Regulator says big electricity price rises are on the way for Queensland, South Australia and NSW.

AAP

Coal prices, floods push up power prices

Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition delayed news that electricity prices are set to rise until after federal election

Outgoing energy minister Angus Taylor rejects suggestion delay was political and regulator says it was necessary to include ‘most recent network costs’

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