AEMC Commissioners are appointed by Australia’s state, territory and federal governments to make the rules under the national energy laws, and to advise governments on overall energy market development.
The Commissioners exercise the AEMC’s statutory rule making and market development functions, subject to some delegations as explained below. Most of the functions relating to the management and day-to-day running of the organisation are the responsibility of the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team. The Commission retains the majority of the statutory rule making powers and market development functions, and is also responsible for the AEMC’s strategic direction.
The Commissioners review the corporate governance framework of the organisation, overseeing the development of the AEMC’s strategic priorities and business planning, and approving corporate development initiatives as proposed by the Chief Executive with the Executive Leadership Team. The Commission holds monthly organisational meetings to review operational matters. In terms of risk management and reporting, the Commissioners review the AEMC’s budget, monitor its financial performance, and consider and approve the annual financial statements.
Ms Anna Collyer
Anna Collyer has more than two decades of experience in the Australian energy sector and has worked extensively on industry reform. She was appointed as Chair of the Australian Energy Market Commission on 1 February 2021.
Along with Chair of AEMC, Anna was appointed Chair of the Energy Security Board (ESB) on 1 November 2021, charged with delivering the Post-2025 energy market reforms to create a power system fit for the future. In May 2023, the Energy Ministers agreed for the ESB to transition and become the Energy Advisory Panel (EAP) from 1 July 2023. Anna was previously Chair of the EAP, and is now a member.
As a partner of Allens law firm from 2001 to 2020, and in her early career, Anna focussed on the energy sector throughout its evolution, from the initial reforms of the 1990s to its current period of major transformation.
Drawing on her in depth sector knowledge and strategic approach, Anna advised a broad range of clients in the public and private sectors on major projects and transactions, working closely with energy ministers on a number of occasions.
Anna’s leadership roles have focussed on managing complex organisational change. As Allens’ Head of Innovation she fostered innovation at all levels of the firm, not only in technological developments but also in new ways of working and addressing disruption. In 2022, she became one of Australia’s inaugural ambassadors for the global Energy Equality Initiative, supporting the urgent task of improving female representation in the energy sector.
Anna has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
Tim Jordan
Tim Jordan is an economist who has worked in public policy, investment and corporate strategy to drive the energy transition.
As a consultant, Tim advised leading organisations on energy transition strategies.
He led investment research and strategy at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Australia's green investment bank, laying the groundwork for its expansion into new technologies and asset classes.
At Deutsche Bank he advised institutional investors on energy transition risks and opportunities.
In government, Tim was a senior adviser to Australia's first federal minister for climate change, where he worked on designing a national emissions trading scheme and expanding Australia's renewable energy target.
Tim has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, an MPhil from University College London, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar, and a Master of Economics from the University of Sydney.
Rainer Korte
Rainer Korte joins the AEMC with extensive senior leadership experience in the electricity industry.
Most recently, Mr Korte was responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity transmission services to customers, while leading key energy transformation initiatives in South Australia. His extensive experience includes 14 years of executive responsibility for the planning and development of the South Australian electricity transmission network to meet customer demand and support the integration of world leading levels of variable renewable energy resources.
Mr Korte has led significant business changes, including strengthening customer and stakeholder engagement and implementing best practice asset management. His leadership experience within the market and regulatory frameworks of the National Electricity Market has given him a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges facing the industry.
Throughout his career, Mr Korte has been at the forefront of addressing challenges related to the transition to a low-carbon energy future, balancing the needs for system security, reliability, and affordability. His experience in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape of the electricity sector will be invaluable in his role as an AEMC Commissioner.
Sally McMahon
Sally McMahon is an economist with more than 25 years’ experience in energy and industry reform programs. Commencing her career investigating third-party gas access regimes, she has been an advisor and executive with economic regulators, governments, electricity and gas businesses, and investment funds in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Canada.
Sally has held key roles in the evolution of jurisdictional energy markets and the establishment and ongoing development of the law and rules for the National Electricity and Gas Market. More recently, Sally has been Special Advisor to the Energy Coordinator in Western Australia on stage two of the Energy Transformation Strategy, an advisor on the regulatory framework for the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and is the Independent Chair of the Market Advisory Committee, the Gas Advisory Board and the Pilbara Advisory Committee in Western Australia.
Sally was appointed as part-time Councillor of the National Competition Council on 23 February 2024 for a term of 18 months.
Sally holds an Honours degree in Economics from the Flinders University of South Australia and is a GAICD. Sally is also a member of the Economic Society of Australia and a former Chair of Women in Economics Network of WA.
Lana Stockman
Lana Stockman brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including seven years as a regulator and board member with the New Zealand Electricity Authority.
With a strong focus on wholesale market design, transmission and distribution reform, and achieving better outcomes for consumers, Ms Stockman has played a key role in shaping energy policy and driving regulatory improvements.
Her career includes senior roles at major energy and infrastructure companies including Aurizon Network, and EnergyAustralia, where she led regulatory, compliance, and competition policy initiatives.
Ms Stockman’s deep expertise in competitive energy markets and regulatory policy, combined with her ability to navigate complex challenges during times of change and disruption, makes her well-positioned to contribute to the AEMC’s ongoing efforts to reform and enhance Australia’s energy markets.