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Energy Bills · 1 July 2026

Electricity bills fall in NSW and Queensland but rise slightly in South Australia

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Every household and small business on a standing offer in NSW, SE QLD and SA is affected by new AER benchmark prices now in effect.

In a nutshell: AER’s DMO 8 determination took effect 1 July 2026. Flat-rate residential bills fall 3.4–7.2% in NSW and SE QLD. South Australia flat-rate customers face a 1.4% rise (~$33/yr), but SA time-of-use customers still save. Victoria’s changes take effect 1 August. NSW households with a smart meter can now access a new Solar Sharer Offer with free electricity 11am–2pm daily — no solar panels required.

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SA network cost increases consumed more of the wholesale savings than other states — flat-rate customers pay more while TOU customers benefit.
New DMO methodology based on efficient costs is a structural improvement; market offers can still be up to 20% below the reference price.

AER’s DMO 8 Final Determination (26 May 2026) is the primary source; EnergyPlans, Canstar and Lenergy independently confirm the state-by-state figures.

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Do I care?
Check energymadeeasy.gov.au to compare your current plan against the new reference price; market offers are typically 10–20% below the DMO.
Ask your retailer about switching to a time-of-use tariff; TOU customers in SA are saving ~$25/year while flat-rate customers face a small rise.

Worth five minutes on an energy comparison site to confirm you are on a competitive plan.

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