INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: July 2026

By Melissa Keane, Jun Chong, Julia Arrighi
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update, we examine AEMC's new rule to improve visibility of consumer energy resources.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules:

  • One new rule change request
    • Minimum System Load framework and floor price proposal
  • One new draft determination
    • Improving compensation frameworks
  • Two completed rule changes
    • Clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs in the ISP
    • Enhancing distribution network planning & reporting

National gas rules:

  • No new rule change requests
  • One new draft determination
    • Allowing AEMO to accept cash as credit support under the National Gas Rules
  • Two new final rule determinations
    • National Gas Amendment (Minor Changes Rule 1) Rule 2026
    • Gas cyber security roles and responsibilities for AEMO

Opportunities for submission:

  • Due by 3 September 2026
    • Improving compensation frameworks
    • Allowing AEMO to accept cash as credit support under the National Gas Rules  

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