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I chose the electricity retailer offering the best deal for my home. That's not what I got

Written by Bruce Mountain, Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University

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Households in most of Australia have been able to choose between electricity retailers for more than a decade. The main reason is to reduce their bills.

But past research by the Victoria Energy Policy Centre (at Victoria University) has found only marginal benefits in switching retailers. Our study of more than 48,000 bills from...

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Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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I chose the electricity retailer offering the best deal for my home. That's not what I got

A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending

As Trump’s threats over Greenland escalate, will Europe use its ‘trade bazooka’?

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Cryptocurrencies are great for gambling – but lousy at liberating our money from big central banks

UniSuper directly enters Europe with $1 billion investment in mobile towers

A new book reveals much of Trump’s success is based on a myth he is a self-made billionaire

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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