Welcome to the website of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
The Council of Australian Governments, through its Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE), established the Australian Energy Market Commission in July 2005 to undertake rule making and market development functions for the national energy markets.
The AEMC is responsible for rule-making, market development and policy advice concerning the National Electricity Market and from 1 July 2008, concerning access to natural gas pipelines services and elements of the broader natural gas markets.
This website contains information on:
- The AEMC, its structure and contact details
- The National Electricity Law, National Electricity Regulations, and National Electricity Rules
- The new National Gas Law, National Gas Regulations and National Gas Rules
- A description of the information and steps required to lodge a Rule change proposal with the AEMC
- Current National Electricity Rule change proposals.