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The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is the expert energy policy adviser to Australian governments. We make and revise the energy rules and provide advice.

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Consumer protection action plan at a glance

We are working on a package of new rules and reviews to help deliver more affordable energy by giving consumers more control over their energy bills

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System security and reliability action plan

Our plan is focussed on keeping the lights on, giving you power when you need it at the least cost.

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Future transmission investment

A huge amount of generation will be built in the national electricity market in the coming years. We have a blueprint to cut red tape and speed up network planning so that new generation supplies can be provided to consumers in cost-effective ways.

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Better hardship programs for customers

We have put new obligations on retailers so people can get the help they need to pay their bills

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Australian Energy Market Commission

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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Residential electricity price trends 2018

Meet our data analytics team

Making sure there's enough generation capacity

New deal for gas trading

Cutting the cost of transforming the power system

Our forward looking work program

Protecting electricity consumers outside the market

Retail energy competition review 2018

How energy markets are governed

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Participant compensation following market suspension draft determination

20 February 2018

Metering installation timeframes consultation paper

19 March 2018

Actual meter read requirements consultation paper

27 February 2018

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Getting a better deal for customers in embedded networks: stakeholders share views on transitioning to new arrangements

16 May 2019

Hearing transcript for the northern gas pipeline derogation

09 May 2019

Summary of submissions on a new framework for transmission access and charging

09 May 2019

New version 121 of the National Electricity Rules

02 May 2019

New version 35 of the National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory)

02 May 2019

New rules to boost emergency power supplies at lower cost

02 May 2019

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