INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: May 2026

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

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update, we examine AEMC Reliability Panel's findings in its annual National Electricity Market Reliability and Security Report.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules:

  • One new rule change request
    • Facilitating EV charging infrastructure rollout under Commonwealth grants
  • No new draft determinations
  • Two completed rule changes:
    • Early application of a revised transmission Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme
    • Small changes to Integrating Price responsive Resources rule

National gas rules:

  • No new rule change requests
  • One new draft determination
    • Gas cyber security roles and responsibilities for AEMO
  • No new final rule determinations

Opportunities for submission:

  • Due by 25 June 2026
    • Facilitating EV charging infrastructure rollout under Commonwealth grants

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