Western Australia’s version of the National Gas Law, the National Gas Access (Western Australia) Law, is supported by a number of institutions with different but complementary responsibilities.
Economic Regulation Authority
The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) is Western Australia’s independent regulator responsible for applying the National Gas Access (WA) Law to gas pipelines in the State. It plays a key role in both regulating and monitoring pipeline access. For scheme pipelines, typically larger pipelines with significant market power, the ERA sets limits on the revenue they can earn from consumers. For non-scheme pipelines which are smaller and operate in more competitive markets, the ERA oversees the dispute resolution process and ensures compliance with information disclosure requirements.
The Economic Regulation Authority’s website provides further information about the ERA’s regulatory functions under the National Gas Access (WA) Law.
Western Australian Energy Disputes Arbitrator
The Western Australian Energy Disputes Arbitrator is an independent statutory office that provides arbitration services for access disputes involving scheme pipelines. It hears disputes between parties and makes access determinations to resolve them.
The Western Australian Energy Disputes Arbitrator page provides further information about the Arbitrator’s regulatory functions under the National Gas Access (WA) Law.
Australia Energy Market Commission
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is an independent statutory body, responsible for making and amending the Western Australian National Gas Rules. The AEMC also conducts independent reviews and provides advice to governments on the development of gas markets.
More information about the role of the AEMC is available on its website
