Australian Energy Market Commission publications have changed in order to improve people's access to our information and to help make it easier to understand.

AEMC Chief Executive, Steven Graham, today said that Commission publications will be restructured and rewritten in plain language.

“All the critical information we are required to include in our reports and Rules will still be there but readers will notice a streamlined approach designed to highlight key recommendations, changes and supporting arguments,” Mr Graham said.

“All publications will show a consistent, easy to read, style and a three-part structure – a short summary, a concise report and appendices as required.

The new approach is being adopted for all new projects and Rule changes. Nearly complete projects, including draft determinations, will be finished in their existing format. An exception is the Congestion Management Review which will adopt the new style in its final publication.

“These changes are based on feedback from our readers and we will be reviewing the effectiveness of this new approach with stakeholders later in the year,” Mr Graham said.

“Since we started operations in 2005 the scale and complexity of AEMC reviews and Rule changes have increased dramatically. The decision to present published information differently is based on our aim to ensure greater clarity and transparency of our decision making,” he said.

For information contact
AEMC Chief Executive, Steven Graham, (02) 8296 7800
AEMC Communication Manager, Prue Anderson (02) 8296 7800 or 0404 821 935