Conduct of the inquiry
Report Structure
Acknowledgements

Electricity
History of Australian electricity markets
The National Electricity Market
Western Australian and Northern Territory electricity markets
Australia’s electricity generation and use[53]
Context of the inquiry

Price setting
Key causes of electricity price increases

Regulatory framework
Economic regulation of electricity networks[3]
Criticisms of the current regulatory system
Incentives to over-invest in network infrastructure
Removing incentives to over-invest in network infrastructure
Resourcing the AER
Intent of the National Electricity Objective

Peak demand
Demand management
Other mechanisms to reduce demand

Impact of increased electricity prices on consumers
National Electricity Objective
National Energy Consumer Framework
National consumer advocacy body
Specific protections for low income and vulnerable consumers

Introduction
Background
Investigation of unauthorised disclosure of a committee document
Conclusion

Submissions
Additional information
Tabled documents
Answers to questions taken on notice