Overview
The information in this part has been divided into two sections:
Rule change requests
Who can lodge a rule change request?
In general, any person (including groups of individuals or organisations) can lodge a rule change request with the AEMC.
General guidelines for preparing a rule change request
The Commission’s formal rule amendment procedure is prescribed in Part 10 of the National Energy Retail Law (South Australia) Act 2011 (NERL).
If you are interested in proposing a rule change, then the documents that you need to lodge must meet the content requirements established in section 246 of the NERL. These content requirements are similar to those that are imposed under the electricity and gas laws.
To help you understand these requirements, we have prepared a guideline to assist you in putting together a proposal for a rule change. You can read or download the guideline below:
While the usual process for considering rule change requests follows a statutory (formal) timeframe, there are limited circumstances where the timeframe for a determination (decision by the Commission) may be brought forward. For example, if you can demonstrate that your proposal is non-controversial or is urgent, we may consider your request to expedite the process. Alternatively, if you are lodging a rule change proposal and are defined as an energy regulatory body, then the option of fast tracking your proposal is available to you, provided that public consultation on the matter has been undertaken.
Lodging a rule change request
There are several ways in which you can lodge your rule change request with the AEMC:
- Online, via the AEMC’s website; or
- In hard copy, via ordinary mail.
Details around the lodgement process are provided in the guideline for making a rule change request.
Submissions
Who can make a submission?
Any person (including groups of individuals or organisations) can lodge a submission on an open rule change request, or review, with the AEMC.
General guidelines for making a submission
There are no formal requirements for preparing submissions. However, we have put together a guidance note to help you with the content of your submission, and highlight some things that you might wish to consider when writing your submission. You can read, or download, the guideline below:
Guidelines for making a written submission on a rule change request
Lodging a submission
There are several ways in which you can lodge your submission with the AEMC:
- Online, via the AEMC’s website; or
- In hard copy, via ordinary mail.
General note about our guidelines
We have prepared these guidelines with the intention of providing you with some general guidance only. They will not cover every issue or circumstance that may arise for you. They are not intended to provide or replace, and should not be used as, specific legal advice in relation to your energy retail issue.
Do you need more help? Please contact us.
Privacy
If you are planning to lodge a rule change request or submission, make sure you read and understand our privacy policy. This is also summarised in the guidelines above.