This Review is the first time for ECCV to review progress in the national harmonisation of energy regulation and we see value in learning about this transition and its effect on culturally diverse Victorians. This is also a policy evaluation and commentary. It does not propose to engage with the merits of the economic modelling which, clearly, has benefits for how the energy distributor companies efficiently manage investment in their various operational tiers.  

The ECCV can, however, comment on the AER framework and how this allows consumer advocate organisations to link consumer consultation and feedback in ways that directly influence the established pricing review systems established by both the AER and the Distributor Network Service providers (DNSP). It can also comment on how clear the reporting of DNSP performance across jurisdictions are and if they meet standards of community/customer consultation in the areas of service and quality which may inform the definition of “the long term interests of consumers of electricity”.