Bringing to light regulatory disparities for electricity access and services across Australia

Financial Year: 2021/22

This project will assess the extent to which remote communities and Indigenous residents are statistically more likely to lack 1) key information on protections for consumer wellbeing, 2) hardship policies and disconnection protections including for life support, 3) clear contractual relationship with electricity provider, and 4) clarity on rooftop solar connection.

Grant DetailsGrant Content
Applicant:Australian National University
Grant Amount:$96,591
Approval Status:Yes
Financial Year:2021/22
Grant Type:Research
Energy Type:Electricity
Jurisdiction:National
Consumer Class:Low Income, Residential, Rural