Energy Policy WA published a Consultation Paper outlining proposed changes to the Electricity Industry (Pilbara Networks) Regulations 2021(Pilbara Regulations), Gas Services Information (GSI) Regulations 2012 (GSI Regulations) and Electricity Industry (Electricity System and Market) Regulations 2004 (ESM Regulations).
The proposed changes included:
- 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.
Further information is outlined in the Proposed changes to the Pilbara, GSI and ESM Regulations - Consultation Paper available below.
Stakeholder feedback was considered and a summary of the responses to submissions are included in an Information Paper. Stakeholder submissions can be found below.
A summary of the proposed changes that have been progressed to drafting can be found in the Proposed Changes to the Pilbara, GSI and ESM Regulations – Information Paper below.
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