Come along to hear leading thinkers discuss the findings and recommendations of CUAC's latest research report Improving energy market competition through consumer participation. The full report is available for download here.

The report found some barriers to effective consumer participation in the retail energy market including the complexity of navigating energy offers. A range of possible solutions to improve market operation are outlined in the report, including regulation to simplify the market and tools to promote consumer engagement with the market.

The event will present a variety of perspectives on the report's contents and the state of the retail energy market. It will allow for consumer, industry, regulatory and government views to be shared. There will also be time for participants to share their own views and question our expert panel.
Opening remarks will be provided b:

• The Hon. Michael O’Brien MP, Minister for Energy and Resources and Minister for Consumer Affairs

Other confirmed speakers include:

• David Stanford, Report author and CUAC Policy Officer
• Tim Nelson, Head of Economics Policy and Sustainability at AGL
• Dr Ron Ben-David, Chairperson, Essential Services Commission Victoria

The event commences at 10:00 and will conclude at 11:30, with refreshments served afterwards.