We regulate access to support competition by enabling third parties to access essential infrastructure that cannot be economically duplicated, including below-rail (track) infrastructure.
Water is an essential resource which requires careful management and regulation.
We are the economic regulator of water and wastewater services for Queensland.
Along with our more public role, in setting regulated electricity prices, we set the solar feed-in tariff for regional customers and enforce the Electricity Distribution Network Code.
Queensland’s 20 ports are crucial to the state's export-driven economy. Coal makes up the bulk of the exports by volume and accounts for nearly half of the total value of Queensland’s exports.
Electricity: Supporting efficient outcomes in energy for the long term interests of Queenslanders
Rail: Promoting efficient use of, and fair access to, key rail infrastructure in Queensland
Ports Regulation: Delivering efficient access to Queensland’s key export infrastructure
Water: Advocating fair water prices that encourage efficient water use in Queensland
Find contacts:
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland
1800 662 837
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Commonwealth Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office
National Competition Council
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
Economic Regulation Authority
Essential Services Commission of South Australia
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
Office of the Tasmanian Electricity Regulator
Northern Territory
Utilities Commission
Victorian Essential Services Commission
Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infastructure and Planning
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Queensland Transport
Queensland Treasury
Whole-of-Government Portal
Our price comparator
My Power Planner on Switch On
Essential Services Commission—YourChoice
energymadeeasy.gov.au
Productivity Commission
New Zealand Productivity Commission