2025 Submissions to Government
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National Competition Policy analysis 2025 public Consultation [PDF 218.9 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) supports reform of Australia's standards framework to improve productivity and reduce regulatory fragmentation in the energy sector. Our submission to the Productivity Commission highlights the need for national consistency, sustainable expert input, and affordable access to standards. GEA cautions that poorly managed harmonisation could impose costs on local manufacturers and undermine the viability of renewable LPG technologies critical to Australia's energy transition.
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City of Sydney Discussion Paper on Electrification of new development [PDF 192.2 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) welcomes the City of Sydney's decision to exclude LPG from proposed electrification controls for new developments. Our submission supports maintaining customer choice and highlights LPG's ongoing role in providing reliable, low-emission energy particularly as renewable forms of LPG emerge. GEA urges the City to consider all decarbonisation pathways, including renewable gas, to ensure an inclusive and cost-effective energy transition for all residents.
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National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting 2025 Public Consultation [PDF 192.9 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) supports the proposed shift to market-based emissions reporting and welcomes its application to renewable gases. Our submission highlights the opportunity to expand this approach to include renewable forms of LPG, such as bioLPG and renewable LPG (rLPG), in the 2026 review. Recognising these fuels will enable more accurate emissions accounting, support regional decarbonisation, and align investment with Australia's net zero ambitions.
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Guarantee of Origin Rules – Tranche 1 of the Exposure Draft [PDF 147.4 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) supports the development of a Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme that recognises the emissions credentials of renewable fuels. As outlined in our submission to the Tranche 1 Exposure Draft, GEA calls for the inclusion of renewable forms of LPG such as bioLPG and renewable LPG (rLPG) to ensure the scheme reflects the full range of low-emission energy options available to consumers. Excluding renewable LPG from early iterations of the framework risks limiting investment and decarbonisation outcomes, particularly in regional areas. GEA advocates for a certification system that supports transparency, market access, and progress toward net zero across all fuels.
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Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement [PDF 276.9 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) endorses the critical role of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Victoria's energy landscape, as highlighted in our submission to the Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS). As a reliable energy source for millions of Australians, particularly in regional areas, LPG provides essential services and supports emissions reduction efforts. The exclusion of LPG from the RIS analysis could lead to flawed conclusions favouring electrification, which may not represent the best outcomes for consumers. GEA advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes renewable forms of LPG, such as bioLPG and renewable LPG (rLPG), to achieve a balanced energy mix. By embracing LPG's potential, we aim to contribute to a sustainable energy future that ensures reliability, affordability, and progress towards net zero emissions for all Victorians.
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AEMO Draft 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Consultation Stage 1 [PDF 315.1 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) strongly supports the integration of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Australia's energy planning, as outlined in our submission to the AEMO Draft 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Consultation. LPG not only provides essential energy services to millions of Australians, including approximately 30% of households, but also plays a crucial role in achieving emissions reduction. With its lower greenhouse gas footprint compared to traditional fuels and the emergence of renewable alternatives like bioLPG and renewable LPG (rLPG), GEA advocates for a balanced energy mix that ensures energy security, particularly in regional areas. By recognizing and promoting the potential of LPG and its renewable forms, we aim to support a sustainable energy future that benefits all Australians while advancing our goals for net zero emissions.
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Victorian Renewable Gas Directions Paper [PDF 260.7 kb]
- Gas Energy Australia (GEA) supports the Victorian Renewable Gas Directions Paper, highlighting the critical role that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays in Australia's energy landscape. With a commitment to emissions reduction, GEA recognizes the need for a diverse energy mix that includes renewable alternatives such as bioLPG and renewable LPG (rLPG). These renewable forms of LPG provide reliable energy solutions for industrial, commercial, residential, and transport sectors, particularly in regions where electrification is impractical or costly. By encouraging the adoption of renewable gases through the Industrial Renewable Gas Guarantee (IRGG) framework, GEA aims to facilitate a transition to a sustainable energy future that meets the needs of all Australians.
