INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: April 2026

By Kate Axup, Jun Chong, Julia Arrighi
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update, we examine the AEMC's new modelling on network pricing reform.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules:

  • No new rule change requests or draft determinations
  • Two new draft determinations:
    • Supporting compliance with meter maintenance obligations
    • Clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs in the ISP
  • Four completed rule changes:
    • Flexible communication requirements for SAPS generation connection points
    • Enhancing access for registered participant representatives (Electricity)
    • Establishing a regulatory framework for retail customer-initiated gas abolishment (Retail)
    • Amending the Cumulative Price Threshold Methodology / CPT calculation during administered scheduled pricing

National gas rules:

  • No new rule change requests or draft determinations
  • Two completed rule changes:
    • Enhancing access for registered participant representatives (Gas)
    • Establishing a regulatory framework for retail customer-initiated gas abolishment

Opportunities for stakeholders:

  • Due by 28 May 2026
    • Clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs in the ISP
  • Due by 4 June 2026
    • Enhancing distribution network planning and reporting

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