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Anna Collyer at Australian Energy Week 2025

Decisive action amid 'known unknowns' was the message from Chair Anna Collyer at yesterday's Melbourne conference on navigating Australia's complex energy transition challenges.

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Enhanced consumer protections

The AEMC has announced major new reforms that will deliver stronger protections for energy consumers and help more households access better energy deals

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Rule to roll out smart meters by 2030

We have made a rule to accelerate the deployment of smart meters across the National Electricity Market, so that consumers and the energy system can access the benefits they offer sooner.

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AEMC 10-year price outlook maps path to lower energy costs

We have released our analysis of residential electricity prices over the next decade, projecting residential electricity prices to fall by about 13% over the next 10 years, and household energy costs to fall as consumers electrify.

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Flipping the switch on CER

Anna Collyer in Utility Magazine on CER, the road ahead, and how we can ensure that this new system works for everyone, including those who can’t invest in their own energy resources.

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AEMC progresses next step of consumer-focused pricing review

The AEMC has released a consultation paper as part of a comprehensive review into electricity pricing - marking a significant step toward designing a pricing framework that better serves Australian energy consumers.

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Emissions reduction objective

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is applying 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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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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20 June 2025

Recommending the pricing reforms necessary to deliver for the needs of future consumers

Danielle Beinart, EGM Networks & TechnicalKeynote address, Australian Energy Week Conference 2025Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Introduction Thank you for ...

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​​EPR0097​ The pricing review: Electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future

19 June 2025

AEMC delivers enhanced consumer protections to help customers find better energy deals

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today announced major new reforms that will deliver stronger protections for energy consumers and ...

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RRC0060 Assisting hardship customers
RRC0058 ​​Improving consumer confidence in retail energy plans​
RRC0062 Improving the ability to switch to a better offer

18 June 2025

Coordinating the transition to lower household energy costs – navigating the known unknowns

Anna Collyer, ChairKeynote address, Australian Energy Week Conference 2025Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Like others before me today, I acknowledge ...

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​​EPR0097​ The pricing review: Electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future

05 June 2025

AEMC appoints new retail customer representative on AEMO's Settlement Residue Committee

The AEMC has appointed Andrew Wilkins to AEMO’s Settlement Residue Committee as the new retail customer representative.

22 May 2025

AEMC modernises grid connection rules to accelerate energy transition, manage AI boom

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has finalised a comprehensive overhaul of the technical requirements for connecting to the national ...

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ERC0393 Improving the NEM access standards – Package 1
ERC0394 Improving the NEM access standards – Package 2

21 May 2025

Practical approaches – REZ and NEM decisions during the energy transition

Victoria Mollard5th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones ConferenceSwissotel, Sydney Hello and thank you for the welcome. I’ve been ...

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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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National Electricity Rules - latest version

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National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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