27/10/2023

Oct272023 by Connor JamesNo Comments

Trustworthiness of AI in Public Service Delivery: Key Insights from the Australian Government Report

The Australian Government's Long-term Insights Briefings recently published a report titled "How might artificial intelligence affect the trustworthiness of public service delivery?". The report examines the potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on public service delivery and its implications for trust. This article provides a summary of the report and discusses its implications. Summary of the Report The report, the first in a series of public service-led Long-term Insights Briefings, underlines the significant opportunities offered by AI for enhancing public service delivery. It emphasizes the need for a framework for trustworthy use of AI in public service delivery. The report also advocates the importance of stewarding the community through the transformations that AI brings to public service. Highlighted in the report are four key insights: AI must be designed and…

Oct272023 by Connor JamesNo Comments

Understanding the Comparison of Electricity and Gas Prices for Small Customers in Australia – October 2023

AU Energy Compliance, Tasmania

Each year, the Tasmanian Economic Regulator issues a report comparing electricity and gas prices available to small customers in Australia. The 2023 report, issued in October, provides a comprehensive analysis of retail electricity tariffs and gas tariffs across Australia. This article aims to delve into the recent release and shed some light on its findings. Overview of the Report The report, titled "Comparison of Electricity and Gas Prices Available to Small Customers in Australia – October 2023", is essentially an annual comparison of electricity and gas prices available to small customers in Tasmania and across mainland Australia. It is prepared by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator in line with section 10C of the Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995. The report considers both regulated "standing offer" tariffs and market offer contracts. Given…

Oct272023 by Connor JamesNo Comments

Understanding Power Purchase Agreements in Western Australia: Exemptions, Conditions, and Obligations

Compliance, WA Energy Compliance

Introduction Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have become increasingly popular in Western Australia (WA) as a means of accessing solar power. These agreements involve a supplier installing and maintaining a solar power system at a customer's premises at no up-front cost to the customer. In exchange, the customer agrees to purchase the energy generated by the system from the supplier over an agreed period at an agreed rate. The unique nature of these agreements, however, calls for a distinct regulatory framework. This article delves into the specifics of PPAs in WA, focusing on the available retail licence exemptions, the conditions tied to these exemptions, and the obligations for reporting and disclosure. Retail Licence Exemptions for Solar PPAs In August 2016, the Minister for Energy approved a licence exemption framework for…