Current consultations

On 12 January 2026, Energy Trade Pty Ltd (ACN 165 688 568) applied for a licence to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).We may grant or refuse to grant the application for any reason we consider appropriate having regard to our objectives under the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic) and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (Vic).How we assess licence applicationsWe will not grant a licence unless we are satisfied that:

Getting to Fair: Advancing Equity draft strategy open for consultation The Getting to Fair: Advancing Equity draft strategy is the next stage of our work that began with Getting to Fair 2021-2024. The aim of Getting to Fair 2021-2024 was to address barriers to accessing essential services, with a focus on the experience of consumers experiencing vulnerability. Getting to Fair included our definition of consumer vulnerability, which continues to guide our