Sally McMahon, Commissioner Energy in Western Australia Conference 2026 Ritz Carlton | Perth, Australia Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.I’d like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet here in Perth, the Whadjuk people of the Noonga
Energy customers struggling to pay their bills will receive stronger protections and clearer information about the help available to them, under a new rule made by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). Recent data from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) shows that the number of resident
Data centres operating in Australia's electricity grid should bring their own clean, firmed energy, operate flexibly and connect efficiently, under a package of reforms the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended to energy ministers.
Final recommendations published following one of Australia's most comprehensive reviews of electricity pricing, setting out a practical roadmap to make power bills simpler, fairer and better suited to the energy system Australians are already building
Australia’s 225,000 life support customers will benefit from clearer processes, better communication options, and energy companies with improved information to better support them, under new national rules.
As more Australians choose to switch away from gas to electrify, the AEMC has finalised Australia's first national framework for customers who want to undertake an abolishment to permanently remove their gas connection.
The AEMC has made a final rule requiring newly connecting retail gas customers to pay the upfront cost of their connection, moving away from the old system where these costs were often shared across all customers.
The AEMC has made a final rule that makes it simpler for households and small businesses to save money on their energy bills.
The AEMC has made a final determination requiring energy retailers to help consumers access concessions and rebates on their energy bills.
The AEMC has announced major new reforms that will deliver stronger protections for energy consumers and help more households access better energy deals.
On 31 August 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the request
On 31 August 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the request
On 31 August 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the request
Leading researchers, policy makers, regulators, consumer advocates and industry representatives joined the Australian Energy Market Commission's Connecting Policy and Research Forum this week to examine how behavioural insights and approaches can improve energy policy design and outcomes for Austral
The Australian Energy Market Commission is proposing updates to the rules that govern how gas networks are regulated, with a package of draft reforms to better safeguard and support consumers as their gas needs change now and into the future. Thousands of Australians are switching from gas to electr
Lana Stockman, Commissioner, Australian Energy Market Commission Data Centre Show Swissotel, Sydney Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we are meeting on today - the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation - and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I e
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On Sunday, 9 August 2026 the Australian Energy Market Commission published version 252 of theNational Electricity Rules, which incorporates Schedule 1 of the National Electricity Amendment (Shortening the settlement cycle) Rule 2024 No. 22.Submit a request via ouronline enquiry formif you have quest
Sally McMahon, Commissioner ENA Regulation Seminar State Library of Queensland | Brisbane, Australia Good afternoon. Let me first acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today. The Jagera and Turrbal people on Meanjin. I pay my respects to their elders, past and present,
Data centres operating in Australia's electricity grid should bring their own clean, firmed energy, operate flexibly and connect efficiently, under a package of reforms the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended to energy ministers.Energy Ministers asked the AEMC for advice on ho
On 22 July 2026, the AEMC received a rule change request from The Hon Chris Bowen MP to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consulta
On 22 July 2026, the AEMC received a rule change request from The Hon Chris Bowen MP to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consulta
On 30 July 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission published version14of the Western Australia Gas Rules, which incorporatesthe National Gas Amendment (Minor Changes 1 2026) Rule 2026 No. 7. Submit a request via ouronline enquiry formif you have questions about this news announcement.
On 30 July 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission published version93of the National Gas Rules, which incorporatesthe National Gas Amendment (Gas cyber security roles and responsibilities for AEMO) Rule 2026 No. 6. Submit a request via ouronline enquiry formif you have questions about this ne
On 23 April 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from the Reliability Panel to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultatio
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On Thursday, 23 July 2026 the Australian Energy Market Commission publishedversion 251of the National Electricity Rules, which incorporates Schedule 2 of the National Electricity Amendment (Enhancing distribution network planning & reporting) Rule 2026 No. 7.Submit a request via ouronline enquiry fo
On 21 July 2026, the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the reques
On 26 June 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from Energy Networks Australia to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consulta
On 26 June 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from Energy Networks Australia to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consul
On 16 July 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission published version92of the National Gas Rules, which incorporates: Schedule 3 of the National Gas Amendment (ECGS Enhancing reliability and supply adequacy arrangements) Rule 2026 No. 3 Schedule 2 of the National Gas Amendment (ECGS Projected A
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule to improve the planning and visibility of the rapidly changing local electricity grid, as rooftop solar, home batteries and EVs reshape the way power is generated, stored and used. Australia’s energy transition is increasingly bein
Andrew Lewis, Executive General Manager, Consumer, Markets & Analytics Keynote address, AI for Energy Transition APAC 2026 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. Before I begin, I’d like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri Woi Wu
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Australia’s 225,000 life support customers will benefit from clearer processes, better communication options, and energy companies with improved information to better support them, under new national rules
On Thursday, 25 June 2026 the Australian Energy Market Commission publishedversion 50of the National Energy Retail Rules, which incorporates Schedule 2 of the National Energy Retail AmendmentImproving life support processesRule 2026 No. 2.Submit a request via our online enquiry form if you have ques
On Thursday, 25 June 2026 the Australian Energy Market Commission publishedversion 249of the National Electricity Rules, which incorporates Schedule 5 National Electricity AmendmentSupporting compliance with meter maintenance obligationsRule 2026 No. 6.Submit a request via our online enquiry form if
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The Australian Energy Market Commission has finalised three new rules to assist the east coast gas system navigate short term supply shortages. Supply-demand balances are tightening as coal generators retire and gas plays a larger role in electricity reliability during the transition. At the same ti
Australia’s 225,000 life support customers will benefit from clearer processes, better communication options, and energy companies with improved information to better support them, under new national rules taking effect in December 2027. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has formally commenced a comprehensive review of the economic regulation governing electricity networks as Australia’s power system undergoes its most significant transformation in a generation. The AEMC has published the final Terms of Reference alongs
On 25 June 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) initiated the Electricity network regulation review (ENRR). The final terms of reference for the review are available on this project page. The ENRR will consider the important role of electricity network regulation in providing consume
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Final recommendations published following one of Australia's most comprehensive reviews of electricity pricing, setting out a practical roadmap to make power bills simpler, fairer and better suited to the energy system Australians are already building.
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has taken the next step on a package of reforms aimed at strengthening protections for energy consumers experiencing payment difficulties. More than 200,000 residential customers have energy debt of 90 days or more, while cost-of-living pressures remain
The Australian Energy Market Commission has published final recommendations following one of Australia's most comprehensive reviews of electricity pricing, setting out a practical roadmap to make power bills simpler, fairer and better suited to the energy system Australians are already building. It
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today announced the appointment of three new panel members, representing consumers, generators, and innovation and emerging technologies.The new appointments include: The AEMC extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing Panel members Craig Memery, Damien
On 10 June 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, as Chair of the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) to amend the National Energy Retail Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. Whe
Anna Collyer, Chair Keynote address, Australian Energy Week Conference 2026 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. Let me begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to th
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has initiated a minor rule change to make minor corrections and non-material changes to the the National Gas Rules and Western Australian version of the National Gas Rules to improve their quality. As with previous AEMC initiated rules, these minor corr
On 18 May 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the request.
Victoria Mollard, Executive General Manager, Economics & System Security Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference Swissotel, Sydney Good afternoon. Let me first acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and pay my respects t
The Reliability Panel has found that the National Electricity Market (NEM) continued to meet reliability standards in 2024-25, despite the growing complexity of the energy transition. The findings, released in the annual NEM Reliability and Security Report (RASR), show recent reforms appear to be ad
Lana Stockman, Commissioner Leaders’ Energy Talk Monash University Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we are meeting on today — the people of the Kulin Nations — and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I extend that respect to all Aboriginal a
On 23 April 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from the Reliability Panel to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will facilitate stakeholder consultation on the request. A copy of th
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The Commonwealth Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) submitted a rule change request to enable its “Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program”. Changes to the National Electricity Rules would be required to implement the program. The rule change r
Rainer Korte, Commissioner Data Power series 28 April 2026 -The Wheeler Centre,Melbourne 29 April 2026 - Greenhouse, Sydney Good morning. Thank you to The Energy for inviting me to this important conversation. Australia is at a pivotal moment in its energy and digital transformation. The energy tran
On 23 April 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from the Reliability Panel to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultatio
On 26 February 2026, the AEMC received a rule change request from PlusES to amend the National Energy Retail Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the
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The Reliability Panel has published the final report for its Reliability Standard and Settings Review (RSSR), with recommendations for a modest adjustment to the reliability standard to reflect increasing costs and changing consumer preferences, and no changes to market price settings. Reliability i
New modellingreleased today by the Australian Energy Market Commission shows that reforming how electricity network costs are recovered could deliver up to $6 billion in savings over the next 15 years, reducing bills for households and small businesses across Australia. The modelling shows reforms w
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a draft rule to modernise distribution network planning in a system increasingly driven by consumer energy resources (CER). Rooftop solar, batteries and EVs are transforming how networks are used, creating both opportunities for consumers and c
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has today released a draft determination proposing not to make a rule in response to a rule change request submitted by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS). The Commission's preliminary view is that changes to the National Electricity Rules are not
On 2 April 2026, the AEMC received a rule change request from Energy Networks Australia to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, it will publish a consultation paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation. The
As more Australians choose to switch away from gas to electrify, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has finalised Australia's first national framework for customers who want to undertake an abolishment to permanently remove their gas connection. The new rules establish clear definitions,
On 1 April 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission published version89of the National Gas Rules, which incorporates: Schedule 2 of the National Gas Amendment (Extension of the DWGM Dandenong LNG interim arrangements) Rule 2025 No. 3. Submit a request via ouronline enquiry formif you have quest
On 31 March 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission published version 244 of the National Electricity Rules, which incorporates: Submit a request via ouronline enquiry formif you have questions about this news announcement.
Andrew Lewis, Executive General Manager, Consumer, Markets and Analytics Australian Domestic Gas Outlook Sheraton Grand, Hyde Park, Sydney Good morning everyone. First, I’d like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today. I pay
Gas networks were built for a world of growing demand. As household and small business energy choices shift, we're proposing updates to ensure the regulatory framework keeps pace. Feedback closes 30 April.
We have released a draft rule that would set clear technical standards for data centres connecting to the grid. The proposal aims to promote system security while enabling faster connections and reducing overall system costs. Feedback closes 7 May.
We're proposing improvements to help the approximately 225,000 households registered for life support protections, including better communication options and clearer processes.
Australia's gas networks were built to last for decades, with costs spread across a customer base assumed to keep growing. As household and small business energy choices shift, we’re proposing updates to ensure the regulatory framework keeps pace. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has r
We have released a draft rule that would set clear technical standards for data centres connecting to the grid. The proposal aims to promote system security while enabling faster connections and reducing overall system costs. Feedback closes 7 May.
On 3 March 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from Nexa Advisory to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a consultation paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the requ
Australia's data centre boom is accelerating. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services are driving unprecedented demand for energy-intensive facilities. But rapid growth comes with a hidden risk: without clear technical standards, data centres could adversely impact grid stabil
On 18 February 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from the Justice and Equity Centre to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft determination to improve the registration and communication processes for Australian households requiring life support equipment. The draft rule maintains all existing life support protections while enabling medical practitioners to
On 23 February 2026 the AEMC received a rule change request from AEMO to amend the National Electricity Rules. The AEMC has not yet initiated this rule change request. When the AEMC initiates this process, the AEMC will publish a Consultation Paper to facilitate stakeholder consultation on the reque