The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Australian Energy Regulator publish their annual report on competition in the energy sector and consumer choice

ACCC and AER issue joint 2012-13 annual report* The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Australian Energy Regulator have published their annual report for 2012-13. ACCC Chairman Rod Sims highlighted the notable achievements, including strong court judgments and penalties for the year. “The ACCC will continue to take action where it believes there is significant detriment and will ensure that businesses are compliant with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, including the Australian Consumer Law,” Mr Sims said. AER Chairman Andrew Reeves commented on a range of reforms that the AER has been progressing to make energy markets