Building trust and confidence

Compliance and enforcement of wholesale energy market rules is how we build trust and confidence in Australia’s energy system.

Our compliance and enforcement team works to ensure market participants are following the rules as set by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and various AER guidelines.

Our Compliance and Enforcement Policy sets out our strategy and commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability in carrying out our compliance and enforcement work.

When taking enforcement action, we seek to stop unlawful conduct, penalise offenders when warranted and ensure future compliance with the law. Each case is assessed on its own merits, taking into account all the relevant facts and circumstances of the matter.

Self-reporting on non-compliance

Wholesale electricity and wholesale gas market participants are able to submit voluntary self-reports on non-compliance.

We have produced a Guidance Note and report template to create a standardised approach to self-reporting. 

Gas transparency measures

Our Gas transparency measures (reporting) compliance bulletin outlines reporting obligations under national gas rules, including the requirement for gas field operators to report reserve and resource information directly to the AER at the same time that it is provided to AEMO. 

Latest reports and activity

AGL: alleged breaches of the National Electricity Rules

Compliance reports
Electricity
AGL Energy Ltd subsidiaries, Macquarie Pty Ltd and AGL Loy Yang Marketing Pty Ltd, pay penalties totalling $6 million for NER breaches.

Santos Direct: alleged breaches of National Gas Rules

Compliance reports
Gas
The AER institutes proceedings in the Federal Court against Santos Direct Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of rule 666(1) of the National Gas Rules.

CS Energy Limited: alleged failure to obtain regulatory approval to operate a generating system

Compliance reports
Electricity
CS Energy Limited has paid a $67,800 infringement notice issued by the AER for allegedly operating a generating system without the required regulatory approval.

AER v Pelican Point Power Ltd [2023] FCA 1110

Compliance reports
Electricity
The Federal Court has found that Pelican Point Power Limited breached the National Electricity Rules by failing to comply with its legal obligation to disclose short term availability information to the Australian Energy Market Operator

Letter of comfort to System Strength Service Providers

Compliance reports
Electricity
A letter from the AER to Energy Networks Australia on the compliance concerns arising from AEMO's revised methodology for the calculation of SSQ under the NER.

Frequently asked questions - NSW Coal Market Price Emergency directions

Compliance reports
Electricity