A review of the first year of retail price deregulation in SA from the perspective of household consumers.
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State of the South Australian Energy Market 2013
27 May 2014
Keeping The Power On - SACOSS Response to Electricity Disconnections
23 April 2014
SACOSS report providing evidence that the National Energy Customer Framework has failed to reduce the growing rate of disconnections in South Australia. A number of recommendations are made aimed at reducing the rate of disconnections and subsequent impact on consumers.
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Taxes and the SA Election
5 March 2014
In the lead up to the SA state election SACOSS has published a major report that critiques the idea that South Australia is a high tax state and outlines the extent of the state revenue decline over the last 5 years. Economic growth and reducing 'waste' won't be enough to restore revenue to fund vital services, and the report provides a summary of the parliamentary parties' positions on state taxes and a fair and sustainable revenue base.
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No. 17 December Quarter 2013: Concessions
3 February 2014
The latest Cost of Living Update shows that over the last 5 years key government concessions have failed to keep pace with rapidly rising prices.
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Energy Tariffs and Vulnerable Consumers
31 January 2014
A SACOSS Research Report not about the level of prices, but the structure of electricity prices and how they impact on vulnerable consumers. The report considers seasonal variations in tariff, and various use based tariffs, including the use of 'smart meters'.
High SA Electricity Prices: A Market Power Play?
6 December 2013
South Australia has a small and relatively isolated electricity market.
Relative Energy Poverty in Australia
20 November 2013
Research report considers different definitions of energy poverty to identify the households most likely to lack access to energy and considers the adequacy of safety nets for vulnerable energy consumers.
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No. 16 September Quarter 2013: Housing
1 November 2013
The latest Cost of Living Update released today shows that over 100,000 South Australian households, including over 31,000 low income renters, are experiencing housing stress in their weekly budget.
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Social Impact Bonds: New Financing for the NFP Sector?
22 October 2013
A report providing overview of the SIB concept, outlining its development in Australia to date. It offers some discussion of the potential benefits and potential risks associated with SIBs as drawn from a review of available literature.
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