The AEMC has recommended changes to give regulators oversight over a wider range of pipeline services, and to allow all stakeholders, including pipeline users, to have more input into regulators’ decisions on appropriate prices, services and conditions. This would mean pipeline users are better represented and better protected.

This review is looking at ways to deliver a reliable power system – one that has enough electricity available when consumers need it – at the lowest cost.

The AEMC predicts national residential electricity prices will fall on average over the next two years from mid 2018, as more variable wind and solar generation comes online - offsetting this year’s price increase.

The AEMC has published this interim report for the review into the effectiveness of gas pipeline regulation.

This review report makes a number of recommendations to make it easier for customers to take advantage of competition and make the best energy choices for their household or business.