Over the next decade, plans are to build at least $65 to $85 billion in transmission lines across the east coast of Australia. This report proposes that it’s not too late to take steps that will minimise the cost to households and forge the path to more affordable clean energy future.

The paper establishes the case for a national pursuit of competition and dynamism in Australia. It presents evidence of a trend toward declining dynamism and competition, and discusses its potential impacts. It offers case studies and examples of where increased competition have emerged and how it has benefited consumers, citing examples of further work to...