ESSENTIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

In place of the Office of the Regulator-General, we were established in 2001 to regulate Victoria's energy, water and transport sectors, and administer the rate-capping system for the local government sector. We also regulate the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases by making energy efficiency improvements more affordable for consumers. We occasionally review other sectors at the request of the Victorian Government... Our strategy outlines how we will deliver better essential services for Victorian communities and continue to promote their long-term interests. It has a medium-term outlook covering a rolling three-year period and is refreshed annually to reflect changes in government and commission priorities... We enter into memorandums of understanding with various Victorian Government agencies. We also enter into memorandums with agencies who share an important working relationship with us.

Also known as: Essential Services Commission

Primary location: Melbourne