Ensuring safe and reliable energy networks

Compliance and enforcement of the rules related to the development and operation of energy networks is how we build trust and confidence in Australia’s energy system.

Our compliance and enforcement team works to ensure that network participants are following what is required to comply with national energy laws and the rules as set by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).

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.

Our guidelines set out what we require from networks to comply with market rules and exemptions.

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.

Compliance and enforcement activity in network transmission and distribution

Transgrid: alleged breaches of the National Electricity Rules

The AER has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court alleging that NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Limited (Transgrid) breached the NER.
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - CSIS transitional arrangement - 2024-29

The AER has approved Essential Energy’s CSIS transitional arrangement for the 2025-29 regulatory period.
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

AEMO: 2025 Forecasting Best Practice Compliance Report

On 21 November we published AEMO's 2025 Forecasting Best Practice Compliance report.
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Market operator service allocation costs 2025

The National Gas Rules allow a pipeline operator to recover Market Operator Service allocation costs
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Gas

Market operator service allocation costs 2024

The National Gas Rules allow a pipeline operator to recover Market Operator Service allocation costs
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Gas

Annual compliance and enforcement report 2024–25

The AER's annual compliance and enforcement report for 2024–25 details some of the significant compliance and enforcement actions undertaken during the period.
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity
Gas