Advocate for the ability of consumers to engage in the competitive retail energy market. Engage with regulators and rule makers to secure pricing and product frameworks that benefit consumers. Assist consumers to access government and industry support in paying their bills and prevent disconnection. Support the establishment of consumer protections for new energy services, to drive energy efficiency and savings for all.

Fairness is the very fabric that keeps Australia together. A strong safety net, universal access to essential services, and a living wage that rewards work are the things that give us our character as a nation. Fairness is the very fabric that keeps Australia together. A strong safety net, universal access to essential services, and a living wage that rewards work are the things that give us our character as a nation. Australians need a Retail Ombudsman.

Nine myths about payday lending. The truth about payday lenders. NINE MYTHS ABOUT PAYDAY LENDING. There are big needs for people on low incomes or struggling to pay the bills a high cost and predatory payday loan is not one of them.

I was very successful this weekend in tracking down some nice birds for the June Challenge. I visited Riverbend Park in Jupiter Florida yesterday and today I went to Wellington Wetlands. Most Warblers leave the State of Florida in the Summer but there are a few exceptions and the Northern Parula is. Reflections From a Cloudy Mirror.

Side stepping from my regular style of blogging, this post is going to be about one albeit usual but magical day in my life. As I type this out to the world, the gravity of what has just passed hits me with all its force. For a single exhalation I feel everything slip out of my hands and I start losing my nerve. Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.