Proposed Changes to the Pilbara, GSI and ESM Regulations – Consultation Paper

Energy Policy WA has published a Consultation Paper seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Pilbara, GSI and ESM Regulations. 

The proposed changes include:  

• reintroducing temporary rule-making powers to the Pilbara and GSI Regulations so that the Minister for Energy can make, amend or repeal individual Pilbara Networks Rules and GSI Rules, time-limited to 31 October 2027; 

• new Category C civil penalty provisions in the ESM Regulations; 

• amendments to the immunity provisions in the ESM Regulations so that delegates of AEMO are covered by limited liability, up to the prescribed amount. 

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the proposals in the Consultation Paper before 5:00pm (AWST) 19 June 2025 by submitting comments to energymarkets@demirs.wa.gov.au. Late submissions may not be considered. 

Any submissions received will be made publicly available on www.energy.wa.gov.au, unless requested otherwise. 

A copy of the Consultation Paper can be found by clicking the link below:

Proposed changes to the Pilbara, GSI and ESM Regulations – Consultation Paper