Continued the debate
Duniam opposed the bill, characterising it as a bureaucratic reshuffle that did not address the cost-of-living crisis. Duniam argued that the government had failed to deliver on its 2022 election promises to reduce power bills by $275, achieve 82 per cent renewable energy generation by 2030, and cut emissions by 43 per cent by the same date. Duniam claimed that power prices had increased by more than $1,300 above the promised reduction rather than decreasing. Duniam stated that separating the Australian Energy Regulator from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would provide no relief to households or businesses.