Since this web page was published, the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Rules have been renamed the Electricity System and Market (ESM) Rules, and the Electricity Industry (Wholesale Electricity Market) Regulations 2004 (WEM Regulations) have been renamed the Electricity Industry (Electricity System and Market) Regulations 2004 (ESM Regulations). Changes have not been made to this web page to reflect this updated name.
The Expert Consumer Panel provides aspirational and passionate individuals the opportunity to engage with the Western Australian energy sector. Panel members provide a voice for consumers and contribute to major decision-making in the sector. Members are paid for their time.
Members of the Panel engage with the WA ACE Forum, participate in group learning activities and industry consultations, and can be nominated as consumer representatives on energy sector boards, committees and working groups.
Interested in becoming a member of the Panel?
You can nominate to become an Expert Consumer Panel member during the next expression of interest process. To be notified when the next expression of interest round opens please subscribe to our newsletter.
Note: Officers of the Western Australian Public Service, persons employed by or associated with energy sector participants (including commercial businesses that can benefit from Electricity System and Market rule changes) or governance bodies, including the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Economic Regulation Authority, as well as employees of energy sector commercial entities will not be eligible for appointment to the Expert Consumer Panel. It is recommended that if you work in the sector that you contact Energy Policy WA to discuss your eligibility before applying during the next recruitment round.
Panel Membership
If you would like to make contact with a current Panel member, please contact Energy Policy WA via epwa-grants@deed.wa.gov.au
Current Panel members
Show more| Member | Appointed | Current term expires | Additional energy sector appointments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alexander | June 2021 | June 2027 | Australian Energy Market Operator’s Financial Consultative Committee, Australian Energy Market Operator’s Major Projects Working Group. |
| Noel Schubert | June 2021 | June 2026 | Market Advisory Committee, Cost Allocation Review Working Group, Wholesale Electricity Market Investment Certainty Review Working Group, Power System Security and Reliability Standards Working Group, Essential System Services Framework Review Working Group, Capability Class 2 Technologies Review Working Group. |
| Luke Skinner | July 2022 | June 2026 | Market Advisory Committee, Wholesale Electricity Market Investment Certainty Review Working Group, Power System Security and Reliability Standards Review Working Group. |
| Rosh Ireland | July 2024 | June 2026 | Pilbara Advisory Committee. |
| Anne Hill | July 2025 | June 2027 | |
| Kathryn Thorburn | July 2025 | June 2027 |
Previous members
Show more| Member | Appointed | Term Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Keay | June 2021 | September 2022 |
| Trish Owen | June 2021 | June 2022 |
| Geoff White | July 2022 | January 2024 |
| Graham Hansen | June 2021 | February 2024 |
| Analena Gilhome | April 2023 | May 2024 |
| Jessie Parrish | December 2022 | June 2024 |
| Dr Helen Grzyb | July 2024 | June 2025 |
Expert Consumer Panel submissions
Show more2025-26
Consultation/Review Process | Copy of submission | Date lodged | Expert Consumer Panel submission/Individual member submission |
|---|---|---|---|
PoweringWA’s Community Benefit Sharing Guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects consultation | Awaiting file upload. | 18 Aug 2025 | Panel submission |
Energy Policy WA’s Power System Security and Reliability Standards Review (in response to the Consultation Paper) | 7 August 2025 | Panel submission | |
Energy Policy WA’s Market Advisory Committee Review (submission is in response to the Coordinator of Energy’s Consultation Paper) | 7 July 2025 | Panel submission |
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