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New emissions reduction objective

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will now apply an emissions reduction objective to its rule-making and review processes with the South Australian Parliament passing legislation to add emissions reduction to the national energy objectives.

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Smart meters: 100% by 2030, new customer information, real-time data & protections

Energy customers would receive a smart meter by 2030, along with better information, protections and data in a suite of reforms from the AEMC that place consumers at the forefront of the transition to net zero.

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Greater clarity around social licence among final recommendations to improve certainty on transmission

In recognition of the critical role communities play in getting to net zero, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended the national framework provide greater clarity around social licence.

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The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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20 June 2024

Draft rule to provide flexibility for interconnector projects

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is seeking feedback on a more preferable draft rule that would address potential barriers ...

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ERC0383 Providing flexibility in the allocation of interconnector costs

20 June 2024

Enhancing the Retailer of Last Resort scheme

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released its final report with 10 recommendations to improve the Retailer of Last Resort (...

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RPR0016 Review into the arrangements for failed retailers’ electricity and gas contracts

20 June 2024

AEMC seeks input on proposed clarification of market operator's role in cyber security

The AEMC is considering a rule change that would clarify the role of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to ...

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ERC0388 Cyber security roles and responsibilities

12 June 2024

Keynote: Supporting consumers’ journey to net zero: no hero walks alone

Anna Collyer, AEMC ChairAustralian Energy Week, Melbourne Convention Centre, 12 June, 2024IntroductionI, too, acknowledge the traditional owners of Naarm, the Wurundjeri ...

30 May 2024

The AEMC welcomes a new TNSP representative to the Reliability Panel

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Stewart Bell from Powerlink Queensland as ...

30 May 2024

AEMC’s review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will conduct and complete its review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM) by 24 ...

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​​EPR0099​ ​​Review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism​

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04 May 2023

Making transmission investment and delivery more timely and efficient

The review has made recommendations for changes to the regulatory framework which promote the timely and efficient investment in and ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Smart meters are a key enabler in the transition to net zero

Smart meters are foundational to a more connected, modern and efficient energy system that supports future technologies, services and innovations.

27 October 2022

Infographic | Improving certainty to enable the transmission needed for net zero

The way we generate electricity is changing and will continue to evolve. Generators (including wind and solar) are spreading out ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Achieving 100% coverage by 2030

Reaching the new target...

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27 June 2024

National Electricity Rules - latest version

27 June 2024

National Gas Rules - latest version

27 June 2024

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

27 June 2024

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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