On 20 June 2024, we held our 16th Community Sector Roundtable with key consumer and community representatives coming together to participate in an online forum.
After 8 years of service, Kate Symons has announced her departure from the Essential Services Commission as Chair and will conclude her current term on 30 June 2024.
The Essential Services Commission and the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) have signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding to continue their strong working relationship and shared goal of delivering better outcomes for energy and water customers in Victoria.
The Essential Services Commission has appointed Baethan Mullen as Executive Director – Victorian Energy Upgrades following a competitive recruitment search.
Supporting Victorians experiencing vulnerability to have equitable access to energy, water, transport and other critical services remains a key focus for the Essential Services Commission amid growing cost-of-living pressures for consumers.
The Essential Services Commission’s annual report outlines the key regulatory outcomes delivered in 2021–22 to support Victorians to access vital water, energy, transport and council services.
It was so rewarding to work with the business to pivot to working remotely and truly supporting employee wellbeing. We learned so much about our colleagues during the pandemic and helped support great strategies to keep people connected.