consumer protection
Comment re Low Income Energy Efficiency Program design options
PIAC welcomes the introduction of the Low Income Energy Efficiency Program, an initiative developed to assist low-income households reduce energy consumption as part of the Australian Government’s
Access to water submission to IPART's review
Sydney Water Corporation has proposed an increase of 15.1% above inflation for water prices over the next determination period from 1 July 2012, equivalent to a rise of $166 to the annual wat
IPART: review of the price structures for metropolitan water utilities
PIAC understands that IPART, as the price regulator for water and sewerage services for the NSW metropolitan water utilities, has concerns about the equity of the current pricing structures of the
Australia's Urban Water Sector Draft Report
PIAC has followed their 2010 submission to the Productivity Commission’s (the Commission) Inquiry into the Urban Water Sector by responding to the Commission’s Draft Report.
Acting to keep the essential affordable
As part of their annual review of regulated electricity retail prices, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Draft Decision is that consumers are likely to face price rises of bet
Review of the Operating Licence for Hunter Water Corporation
Recognising that the Hunter Water Operating Licence is the key regulatory framework governing the relationship between Hunter Water and its customers, the systematic review and evaluation of its pe
Water Industry Competition (General) Regulation 2008
The development of the Water Industry Competition Act Draft Codes of Conduct for Transfer and Marketing is an essential step to ensuring that a competitive water market is fair and efficient for bo
A rights approach
The Productivity Commission inquiry, Australia’s Urban Water Sector, aims to identify efficiency gains that can be made in Australian urban water and waste water sectors.
On good terms
PIAC’s submission addresses the review of the Customer Contract for Hunter Water Corporation being undertaken by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).



