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Gas Regulators

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) strives to be an important partner in ensuring that Australia’s energy needs are met optimally through planning and delivery of cost effective national energy supply. As an operator, AEMO has policies and procedures in place which guide the players in the energy market and ensure strict adherence to legal constraints.

Australian Energy Regulator

Australian Energy Regulator

The AER, or Australian Energy Regulator, is a separate legal entity formed as a constituent part of the ACCC, which focuses on ensuring that the energy and gas market in Australia is operating fairly and efficiently.

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV)

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV)

Energy Safe Victoria, also referred to as ESV is responsible for the safety of electricity, gas and pipeline in Victoria. The independent technical regulator overlooks the design, construction and maintenance of pipeline networks carrying electricity and gas across the state.  It plays an important role of meeting high standards of safety and energy efficiency for each and every electrical appliance in the state.

Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA)

Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA)

After the Essential Services Commission Act of 12 September 2002 was passed into law, the Essential Services Commission of South Australia was formed. The commission is an autonomous economic regulator. Its core role is to ensure that South Australia residents receive affordable, reliable, and good quality essential services.

Independent Competition & Regulatory Commission (ACT)

Independent Competition & Regulatory Commission (ACT)

The Independent Competition And Regulatory Commission (ICRC) is a statutory body, whose functions are regulating prices, access to infrastructure services and matters related to regulated industries. ICRC issues utility services with licenses and ensures that the conditions set in the licenses are adhered to. ICRC is also delegated with the task of investigating activities of the government and listening to competitive neutrality complaints.

Independent Regulatory and Pricing Tribunal of NSW (IPART)

Independent Regulatory and Pricing Tribunal of NSW (IPART)

Independent Pricing And Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is an independent body that is not under the control of the government. IPART’s main task is determining charges for retail energy, water, and transport services. IPART is also entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that all services falling under transport, water and energy are reliable and of good quality.  

Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator

Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator

The Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator, or OTTER, is the regulatory authority responsible for regulating the activities in energy, gas, water and sewerage sectors. Price regulation is also one of the key roles of this office. Due to amendments in the Electricity Industry Act 1995 with a view to remove regulatory functions from government business enterprises, OTTER was established as an independent economic, technical and safety regulator.

Queensland Government Department of Energy and Water supply

Queensland Government Department of Energy and Water supply

Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS) addresses issues concerned with the electricity and water sector. The department works towards delivering electricity in a cost-effective and efficient manner for customers. It aims to ensure a viable, sustainable and competitive industry for the electricity sector in Queensland.