On 14 April 2011, the AEMC published a Directions Paper for the Transmission Frameworks Review. This review is an important opportunity to ensure transmission frameworks are robust and deliver efficient and timely outcomes in light of challenges facing the electricity sector.

The Directions Paper considers the broad range of issues raised by stakeholders earlier in the review and provides a framework for how the AEMC will consider these issues. The paper identifies five key themes that will be progressed, including: the nature of access; network charging; congestion; transmission planning; and connections.

Although the paper does not pose any specific questions, the AEMC is seeking comment from stakeholders on the way it has framed the issues, and whether this represents an appropriate structure for resolving them. Submissions to the Directions Paper close on 26 May 2011.