National Summary Reports
The St Vincent de Paul Society undertakes research into issues that have the potential to impact the lives of low-income people and families in our community.
These national reports include summaries of our work with developed conclusions and recommendations regarding any adverse impacts to government and other concerned authorities.
It is our goal to bring issues impacting the lives of fellow Australians to the fore in the hope of finding solutions and working together as a whole to ensure a better life for all of us.
Our summary reports
National Energy Market
Where prices are high and innovation is low
November 2023
The St Vincent de Paul Society, in conjunction with Alviss Consulting, has been tracking changes to residential energy tariffs and reporting on household impacts since 2010. Initially the Tariff-Tracking project only covered Victoria but has since expanded to include New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.
National Energy Market
Volatile prices, vanishing retailers and vulnerable consumers
October 2022
The St Vincent de Paul Society, in conjunction with Alviss Consulting, has been tracking changes to residential energy tariffs and reporting on household impacts since 2010. Initially the Tariff-Tracking project only covered Victoria but has since expanded to include New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.
GreenPower
Unpacking the costs and comparability of offers
June 2022
This project compares the cost of various GreenPower products in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia and aims to assist consumers to make an informed choice when navigating various green electricity offers and when deciding whether to take up a GreenPower offer specifically.
National Energy Market
Lower prices, more offers: Are consumers reaping the rewards?
December 2021
The rationale for tracking changes to domestic energy prices has been to document price changes, analyse market developments and inform the broader community about bill impacts and potential savings to be made.
National Energy Market
Towards a New Normal?
December 2020
The rationale for tracking changes to domestic energy prices has been to document price changes, analyse market developments and inform the broader community about bill impacts and potential savings to be made.
National Energy Market
The umpire strikes back
December 2019
The rationale for tracking changes to domestic energy prices has been to document price changes, analyse market developments and inform the broader community about bill impacts and potential savings to be made.