Memoranda of Understanding

National Energy Markets

AEMC-AER-ACCC Memorandum of Understanding

The AEMC, the AER and the ACCC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) (MOU) on 2 July 2009. This MOU replaces the MOU agreed in 2005 in accordance with COAG's Australian Energy Market Agreement. The MOU sets out agreed administrative arrangements and principles to promote effective cooperation, communication and co-ordination between the three agencies in the performance of their different but complementary roles in Australia's energy markets.

AEMC-NEMMCO Memorandum of Understanding

The AEMC and NEMMCO entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) on 16 May 2007.  The MOU to establish administrative arrangements between the two bodies to enhance their effectiveness of  in fulfilling their roles and to promote the efficient operation of the NEM. A copy of this memorandum may be found below.

AEMC-NCC Memorandum of Understanding

The AEMC and the National Competition Council (NCC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) (MOU) on 1 June 2007 which has been endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Energy.  The MOU sets out the administrative arrangements and principles between the two bodies  to promote effective communication, cooperation and co-ordination in the performance of their respective role in the Australian energy markets.

National Energy Customer Framework

Following the commencement of the NECF in some jurisdictions from 1 July 2012, the AEMC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the following jurisdictional regulators as prescribed under clause 4 of the National Energy Retail Regulations to promote effective communication, cooperation and coordination between the organisations in the performance of their respective roles and functions in Australia’s energy services industries.

AEMC-ESC

The AEMC and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 14 January 2013.

AEMC-ICRC

The AEMC and the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission for the Australian Capital Territory (ICRC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 23 January 2013.

AEMC-Regulator

The AEMC and the Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator (Regulator) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 5 April 2013.