About this consultation

The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission's (ICRC) regulates electricity, gas and water utility providers and energy retailers in the ACT.

We consulted on the modernisation of the ICRC's enforcement capabilities, including an update to existing laws to provide the ICRC with comparable powers to other economic regulators in Australia.

Modernising the ICRC’s enforcement capabilities will improve the effectiveness of its regulatory mechanisms and help ensure positive outcomes for consumers into the future.

How to had your say

The ACT Government welcomed contributions from the community, regulated entities and regulators on the key issues and questions set out in the Consultation Paper.

Thank you to those who shared their views with us.

We will use your views to

Your views will allow the ACT Government to consider diverse perspectives on the existing utility licensing regime, proposed changes, and transitional issues.

This will inform the development of policies and legislative amendments to modernise the enforcement capabilities of the ICRC.