Type
Sector
Electricity
Gas
Segment
Distribution
Transmission
Wholesale
Issue date

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has appointed Resolution Institute as the Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA) for participants in the energy market from 1 July 2025. 

Resolution Institute’s appointment follows the AER’s Approach to Market (open tender) to procure dispute resolution services for the energy market.

Resolution Institute will facilitate resolution of disputes between energy market participants, and between energy market participants and the Australian Energy Market Operator. 

Dispute resolution frameworks for market participants are a requirement in the National Electricity Rules and National Gas Rules. 

The frameworks aim to facilitate simple, quick and inexpensive resolution of disputes to preserve the relationships between the parties and reduce the need for formal legal representation or the use of legal procedures.

The AER thanks Ms Shirli Kirschner (Resolve Advisors) for her long service as WEMDRA and recognises her significant contribution to dispute resolution in the energy market.