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  "strategy_brief_md": "# Energy Ministers' Meeting — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf)\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | OEMF Rules | Approved | [CP p.24](https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf#page=24) |\n| CCE02 | OEMF Act passed | Approved | [CP p.24](https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf#page=24) |\n| CCE03 | OEMF Rules apply | Approved | [CP p.24](https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf#page=24) |",
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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Energy Ministers' Meeting - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:38:29.606081+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-004174\n**Entity type**: Ministerial Council\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n**Website**: https://www.energy.gov.au/government-priorities/energy-ministers\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 38 |\n| reviews | 1 |\n| strategies | 12 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nA Joint Ministerial Statement 6\nA Foreword from the First Nations Clean Energy and Climate Change Advisory Committee 7\nA Principles to Guide Australia’s Clean Energy Transition 9\nA Executive Summary 10\nA Vision: Country and Culture at the centre 11\nA The Scope of the Strategy 13\nA The Clean Energy Context 15\nA What We’ve Heard 20\nA Goal: Power First Nations Communities with Clean Energy 22\nA Objective 1.1: Address barriers to renewable energy access and supply for\nFirst Nations peoples 25\nA Objective 1.2: Invest in research and projects to support access and affordability of\nclean energy for First Nations peoples 26\nA Objective 1.3 Improve First Nations housing energy efficiency and sustainability 27\nA Goal: Enable Equitable Partnerships 28\nA Objective 2.1 Provide fit-for-purpose information and resources 30\nA Objective 2.\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- Communities’\nlived experience of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\n- Burnie, Tasmania\nthrough each phase of the Strategy is a critical\n- Hunter, New South Wales\nmeasure of performance and accountability\naccounted for in this Progress Update. - Kwinana, Western Australia\nFigure 1: Delivering Priority Actions\nVision\n50 Progress\n24 Priority\nUpdate 11 Objectives 3 Goals A sustainable clean energy\nActions\nDependencies future for all Australians,\nwith Country and Culture\nat the heart\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 4\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nA\nNext steps: Objectives and priorities for action\nObjective 2.1 Provide fit-for-purpose information and resources\nA.2.1.1 Raise First Nations awareness about the clean energy transition\nA lack of awareness and understanding of Australia’s clean energy transition and its importance was\nhighlighted as a key information gap during strategy consultations.\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- 3.3 Enable First 3.3.1 Embed First Nations 3.3.1.1 Develop First Nations Clean Energy and Climate Change Advisory Committee annual workplan to influence/embed DCCEEW\nNations-informed informed program design the Strategy’s Vision, Goals, Objectives and Guiding Principles across all government clean energy and climate programs.\nclean energy program across government clean\ndevelopment and energy programs 3.3.1.2 Consult First Nations communities and Traditional Owners on the implementation of the FMA Community Benefit DISR DCCEEW\nimplementation Principles\nNIAA\nDEWR\nARENA\nEFA\nTreasury\nNZEA\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 21\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 43]\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nM.2 Data sharing arrangements to inform ARENA data exchange projects Start 2024 complete 2025\nplanning and enable future markets\nM.3 Redefine roles for market operations Define roles and responsibilities of the new Start 2024 complete 2026\ndistribution level market\nM.3 Redefine roles for market operations Define the role of DNSPs/DSOs Start 2025 complete 2026\nP.2 Faster, harmonised CER connection Identify harmonised SIRs relating to EVSE Start 2024 complete 2024\nprocesses, including for EV chargers\nP.3 Improve voltage management across Examine costs and benefits of improving voltage Start 2024 complete 2024\ndistribution networks management\nP.5 Redefine roles for power system Define roles and responsibilities for power system Start 2024 complete 2025\noperations operating with high CER\nP.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nChapter 1: Introduction to the NEM\nFigure 19 – Roles and responsibilities of AEMO and TNSPs in ESS planning and procurement\nCurrent NEM Security Frameworks\nPlanning timeframe Operational timeframe\nFrequency performance\nMandatory PFR\nFrequency payments\nManagement FCAS procurement and scheduling\nthrough dispatch\nInertia AEMO forecasts inertia needs Inertia contract enablement\nVoltage control\nVoltage\nManagement System strength System strength contract enablement\nSRAS contract enablement\nTransitional contract enablement\nNational Electricity Market wholesale market settings review Page 40\ngnitarepO\nycneuqerF\ndradnats\nsnoitceriD stniartsnoC\nEmergency frequency\nEmergency frequency control schemes Emergency frequency control schemes\ncontrol schemes\nPrimary frequency response\nOversight of aggregate frequency responsiveness\n(PFR)\nFrequency Control Ancillary\nService (FCAS)\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- Key priorities in 2025–26\nNational Standards and Regulatory Framework (T.1, T.2)\n• A year on, Energy Ministers, market bodies and stakeholders maintain that the\nCER technical standards and a national regulatory framework are the highest\npriorities in the National CER Roadmap.\n• The next 12 months will see significant gains in those areas.\no Requirements and applicable standards will be identified and prioritised\nto help ensure the CER devices are fit-for-purpose to underpin our energy\ntransition.\no The role and functions of the national CER regulator will be agreed, after\nwhich legislation can be drafted to establish a national CER regulatory\nframework.\n  Source: `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/National%20Consumer%20Energy%20Resources%20%28CER%29%20Roadmap%20Implementation%20Plan%20Update%20August%202025.pdf)`\n- [pages 40,41]\nart ancillary services (SRAS) procurement\nrestoration\nNetwork support and control NSCAS procurement NSCAS contract NSCAS contract\nAEMO backstop role\nAncillary Services (NSCAS) (primarily voltage control) enablement enablement\nOther\nsecurity Transitional services Transitional services procurement - Type 1 & 2\nneeds\nPower system security\nSystem standards Connection requirements\nstandards\nPlanning Joint planning** Limits Transition plan for\nadvice system security\nPlanning\nGeneral Power System Risk\nRisk identification**\nReview (GPSRR)\n*Special protection schemes\nKey: TNSPs’ responsibility AEMO’s responsibility Procurement frameworks Compensation frameworks\n**Joint AEMO/TNSP activities\nSource: Adapted from AEMC presentation Update on AEMC reform work program ESS & system security in March 2025.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill 2024\nAmendment of National Electricity Law—Part 2\n5—Insertion of section 90EG\nAfter section 90EF insert:\n90EG—South Australian Minister to make initial Rules relating\nto orderly exit management\n(1) The Minister in right of the Crown of South Australia administering\nPart 2 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996 of South\nAustralia may make Rules for matters or things necessary or\nexpedient for the following:\n(a) the making of mandatory operation directions under\nPart 8AA Division 2;\n(b) the information that must be given to the AER, or otherwise\ndisclosed, under Part 8AA Division 3;\n(c) the functions of the financial vehicle under section 118AS;\n(d) the administration of the OEM fund under Part 8AA\nDivision 4 Subdivision 2;\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- ARENA\nM.3 – Redefine roles for market operations (in parallel with P5)\nOriginal project Revised project Change Status as at 30 July 2025\nM.3.1 – Define the roles and responsibilities of M.3.1 – Define the roles and responsibilities of Clarified the role of ECMC in considering this Being progressed in conjunction with P.5.1.\ndistribution level market operation and drive distribution level market operation and drive work.\n  Source: `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/National%20Consumer%20Energy%20Resources%20%28CER%29%20Roadmap%20Implementation%20Plan%20Update%20August%202025.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the following\nClosing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nA Target 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nA Target 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their\npriorities and need;\nA 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\nA Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\nA In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same standard\nas applies generally within the town (including if the household might be classified\nfor other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town camp” or\n“town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nNational Reform Priority Project description Lead Start Completion Dependencies\nM.2 Data sharing 1) Establish data access rights, metrics and CER Taskforce In progress 2026 AER Network visibility\narrangements to inform processes for collection and sharing of CER AEMO and over voltage projects\nplanning and enable future and relevant network data to be used for ISP review – Rule changes\nmarkets effective investment decisions and to support AEMO access\ncompliance with CER standards and to network and demand\nutilisation in the market. data\nCSIRO Network Metrics\nwork\nT.2, M.3, P.5\n2) Establish arrangements necessary for CER Taskforce 2025 2027 Phased implementation\noperational CER data including flexible AEMO informed by current and\noperating envelopes, network future ARENA programs,\nmanagement and reliability and market trials and projects\nexchange.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nB.3 5.5 High level timeline alternative text\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nC.1 Extending consumer protections for CER Extending consumer protections Start 2024 complete 2026\nC.1 Extending consumer protections for CER Further consumer protections delivered Start 2026 complete 2028\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of More equitable access to the benefits of CER Start 2024 complete 2027\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of National Energy Equity Framework Start 2024 complete 2024\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of Energy reform package Start 2024 complete 2025\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of Review of AER exemptions framework for embedded Start 2024 complete 2025\nCER networks\nC.3 CER information to empower consumers Communication framework and strategy Start 2024 complete 2026\nC.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nT.1 Nationally consistent standards, including CER device cyber standards developed Start 2024 complete 2026\nelectric vehicle to grid\nT.1 Nationally consistent standards, including AS4777 updated to remove V2G barriers Start 2024 complete 2024\nelectric vehicle to grid\nT.1 Nationally consistent standards, including Define EVSE minimum technical standards for power Start 2024 complete 2027\nelectric vehicle to grid system security\nT.1 Nationally consistent standards, including Review of minimum operating standards for Start 2025 complete 2025\nelectric vehicle to grid government support public EVSE\nT.2 National regulatory framework for CER to Options agreed by Energy Ministers Start 2024 complete 2025\nset and enforce standards\nT.2 National regulatory framework for CER to Draft legislation Start 2025 complete 2026\nset and enforce standards\nT.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nM.1 Enable new market offers and tariff Enable new market offers and tariff structures to Start 2025 complete 2027\nstructures to extract greater benefits from extract greater benefits from CER\nCER\nM.1 Enable new market offers and tariff Flexible Trading Arrangements Determination Start 2024 complete 2024\nstructures to extract greater benefits from\nCER\nM.1 Enable new market offers and tariff Scheduled Lite/integrating Price Responsive Start 2024 complete 2024\nstructures to extract greater benefits from Resources rule change\nCER\nM.2 Data sharing arrangements to inform Establish metrics for collection and sharing of data Start 2025 complete 2026\nplanning and enable future markets\nM.2 Data sharing arrangements to inform Establish arrangements necessary for operational Start 2025 complete 2027\nplanning and enable future markets CER data\nM.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nM.2 Data sharing arrangements to inform ARENA data exchange projects Start 2024 complete 2025\nplanning and enable future markets\nM.3 Redefine roles for market operations Define roles and responsibilities of the new Start 2024 complete 2026\ndistribution level market\nM.3 Redefine roles for market operations Define the role of DNSPs/DSOs Start 2025 complete 2026\nP.2 Faster, harmonised CER connection Identify harmonised SIRs relating to EVSE Start 2024 complete 2024\nprocesses, including for EV chargers\nP.3 Improve voltage management across Examine costs and benefits of improving voltage Start 2024 complete 2024\ndistribution networks management\nP.5 Redefine roles for power system Define roles and responsibilities for power system Start 2024 complete 2025\noperations operating with high CER\nP.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the\nfollowing Closing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nTarget 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nTarget 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their priorities and\nneed;\n- 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\n- Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\n- In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same\nstandard as applies generally within the town (including if the household might be\nclassified for other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town\ncamp” or “town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nTable of contents\nExecutive summary ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4\nThe Strategy – a framework for action ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6\nFirst Nations Clean Energy Strategy on a page ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7\nAustralia’s changing energy system and opportunities for First Nations peoples ��������������������������������������9\nPhase 1: 2025-26 Progress Update highlights ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10\nStructure of the 2025–2026 Commonwealth Progress Update: Delivering Priority Actions ���������������15\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- Communities’\nlived experience of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\n- Burnie, Tasmania\nthrough each phase of the Strategy is a critical\n- Hunter, New South Wales\nmeasure of performance and accountability\naccounted for in this Progress Update. - Kwinana, Western Australia\nFigure 1: Delivering Priority Actions\nVision\n50 Progress\n24 Priority\nUpdate 11 Objectives 3 Goals A sustainable clean energy\nActions\nDependencies future for all Australians,\nwith Country and Culture\nat the heart\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 4\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nStructure of the Phase 1: 2025–2026\nCommonwealth Progress Update:\nDelivering Priority Actions\nThis Commonwealth Progress Update covers These existing or new commitments are\nPhase 1 of the Strategy term, from January 2025 detailed as ‘Dependencies’, meaning that\nto December 2026, and is structured around three progress is dependent on these pieces\nworkstreams aligned with the Goals of the Strategy: of work being completed.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the following\nClosing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nA Target 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nA Target 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their\npriorities and need;\nA 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\nA Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\nA In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same standard\nas applies generally within the town (including if the household might be classified\nfor other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town camp” or\n“town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nTables O1a, b, c: What is disclosed for NatHERS and NABERS energy ratings and assessments\nTable O1a: Single dwellings\nWhen What How\nBeing sold off-plan prior NatHERS new home rating and Whole of Home rating\nto occupancy certificate 0–100/100\nBeing sold or leased after NatHERS existing home rating and Whole of Home rating\noccupancy certificate 0–100/100\nTable O1b: Apartments\nWhen What How\n• NatHERS new home rating and • Whole of Home\nBeing sold off-plan prior certificate rating 0–100/100\nto occupancy • NABERS Commitment Agreement • Energy rating\n(if it is needed and exists) 1–6/6\n• NatHERS existing home rating and • Whole of Home\nBeing sold after certificate rating 0-100/100\noccupancy • NABERS energy rating (if it is • Energy rating\nneeded and exists) 1–6/6\nBeing leased after NatHERS existing home rating and Whole of Home rating\noccupancy certificate 0–100/100\n  Source: `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf)`\n- Table 2a, b, c: What is disclosed for NatHERS and NABERS energy ratings and assessments\nTable 2a: Single dwellings\nWhen What How\nBeing sold off plan prior NatHERS new home rating and Whole of Home rating\nto occupancy certificate 0–100/100\nBeing sold or leased after NatHERS existing home rating and Whole of Home rating\noccupancy certificate 0–100/100\nTable 2b: Apartments\nWhen What How\n• NatHERS new home rating and • Whole of Home\nBeing sold off plan prior certificate rating 0–100/100\nto occupancy • NABERS Commitment Agreement • Energy rating 1–6/6\n(if it is needed and exists)\n• NatHERS existing home rating and\n• Whole of Home\nBeing sold after certificate\nrating 0–100/100\noccupancy • NABERS energy rating and\n• Energy rating 1–6/6\ncertificate (if it needed and exists)\nBeing leased after NatHERS existing home rating and Whole of Home rating\noccupancy certificate 0–100/100\n  Source: `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf)`\n- [pages 15,16,17]\ne Strategy\nsupply 40% renewable - Gas Substitution Roadmap\nenergy by 2025 and 95% - First People’s Adoption of\nby 2035 Renewable Energy Program\n- Renewable Energy Zone Fund\n- Traditional Owner Renewable\nEnergy Program\n- Traditional Owner Offshore Wind\nEngagement Program\nTasmania - Legislated target to - Renewable Energy Coordination\nreduce emission by at Framework\nleast 60% below 1990 - Tasmania’s Climate Change Action\nlevels by 2050 Plan\n- Legislated 200% - Your Energy Support Program\nrenewable energy target - Energy Sector Emissions Reduction\nby 2040 and Resilience Plan\nAustralian Capital - Reduce emission by 50% - ACT Climate Change Strategy\nTerritory to 60% (from 1990 levels) - Integrated Energy Plan\nby 2025 - ACT’s Zero Emissions Vehicles\n- Net zero emissions by Strategy\n2045\nOFFICIAL\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf)`\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the\nfollowing Closing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nTarget 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nTarget 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their priorities and\nneed;\n- 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\n- Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\n- In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same\nstandard as applies generally within the town (including if the household might be\nclassified for other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town\ncamp” or “town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf)`\n- This forms\nextract utilisation. consumers. (M.1.O.1) an important component of the\ngreater overall CER work plan.\n[AEMC project]\nbenefits from\nCER\nThe review’s key areas of focus are:\n• market arrangements that\nassist consumer choice from a\nrange of pricing structures,\nproducts, and services that suit\ntheir needs and preferences\n• the role of distribution networks\nin enabling the right incentives,\nproducts, and services for\nconsumers, and the efficient\ncost and pricing outcomes that\nresult\n• the role of retailers and energy\nservice providers in effectively\npackaging and pricing\nelectricity products and\nservices to match consumer\npreferences\nM.1 Enable Ensure consumers benefit Unlocking CER through Flexible Trading In May 2022, AEMO put forward a Complete 12-2022 to 08-2024 Consultation processes and The rule determination will\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf)`\n- Communities’\nlived experience of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\n- Burnie, Tasmania\nthrough each phase of the Strategy is a critical\n- Hunter, New South Wales\nmeasure of performance and accountability\naccounted for in this Progress Update. - Kwinana, Western Australia\nFigure 1: Delivering Priority Actions\nVision\n50 Progress\n24 Priority\nUpdate 11 Objectives 3 Goals A sustainable clean energy\nActions\nDependencies future for all Australians,\nwith Country and Culture\nat the heart\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 4\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\nAustralia’s changing energy\nsystem and opportunities\nfor First Nations peoples\nAustralia has started its journey to net zero by 2050, with a legislated emissions reduction\ntarget of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, and a new commitment to 62–70% below\n2005 levels by 2035.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- These shifts can be broadly grouped into three distinct periods since the market’s\ninception: a phase of growth driven primarily by rising peak demand (1998–2011); a period of\noversupply and limited new investment outside of renewables mandated by the expanded Renewable\nEnergy Target (RET) (2011–15); and the current phase of transition towards a low-emissions system\n(2015-present) (see Figure 20).\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- As a result, risk-\nmanagement tools will become 0\n2010 2020 2030 2040 2050\nmore important for generators,\nIndependent of weather Weather dependent\nretailers and commercial and\nindustrial (C&I) users to manage the\nrisks – physical and financial – of\nbuying and selling electricity.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- It is estimated\nthis could result in $1.4 billion to $1.8\nbillion of extra unnecessary costs.11\nWG\n12\n300\nEnergy limited\n250\nThe growing reliance on ‘energy-\nlimited’ plant – such as VRE (limited by 200\nweather dependence) and batteries,\n150\nhydro and pumped hydro (limited by\nstorage capacity) – highlights the need 100\nfor long-duration firming capacity and\n50\nreserves to support the NEM during\nprolonged periods of low wind and 0\n2010 2020 2030 2040 2050\nsolar generation.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- WA (51%). (94%). excludes electricity to renewable energy as\nBy 2025/2026, this is produced and the State’s coal-fired\nCoal is the dominant Around 35% of NSW’s 25% of WA’s electricity projected to reach Wind farms (16%) are consumed by self- power stations are\nform of electricity electricity is generated is generated from coal, 85%, with a target of the other major source generating entities retired in the coming\ngeneration in QLD from solar (35%). followed by solar at 100% net renewable of renewable energy such as mining decades.\n(66%).\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/Appendix%20B%20-%20Jurisdictional%20programs%20and%20targets.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21]\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\nA Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\nA In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same standard\nas applies generally within the town (including if the household might be classified\nfor other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town camp” or\n“town-based reserve”.)\nA Target 15 - People maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship\nwith their land and waters; and\nA Target 17 - People have access to information and services enabling participation in informed\ndecision-making regarding their own lives.\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- A\nWhat is already being done\nIn August 2023, the federal, state and territory governments agreed to update the National Housing Accord\n(Accord) target to 1.2 million new ‘well-located’ homes over 5 years from mid-2024 (Treasury 2022).\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $75 million, 75 million | First Nations stream $75 million over • Address barriers to renewable energy access\nof the Community 4 years from 2022–23 and supply for First Nations peoples\nMicrogrids Program\n• Invest in research and projects to support access\nand affordability of clean energy\nNew funding for ARENA\nfor First Nations peoples\nin Federal Budget -\nAustralian Renewable • Grow the First Nations clean\nEnergy Agency energy business sector\n(ARENA)\n• Grow the First Nati | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $4 million, $15.9 million, 4 million, 15.9 million | [Page 28]\nBody of work Timing Main areas of alignment\nFirst Nations Up to $4 million over • Provide fit-for-purpose information\nRenewable Hydrogen 3 years from 2024–25 and resources\nEngagement Fund\n• Grow the First Nations\nclean energy workforce\n• Enable First Nations informed clean energy\nprogram development and implementation\n• Recognise and celebrate First Nations peoples’\nenvironmental values and cultural heritage in clean\nenergy project deve | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $777.4 million, $255 million, $13.6 million, $68 million, $566.1 million, $111.8 million | Remote Jobs $777.4 million over • Address barriers to renewable energy access\nand Economic 5 years from 2023–24 and supply for First Nations peoples\nDevelopment Program (and $255 million\n• Grow the First Nations\nRemote Jobs \\| NIAA per year ongoing)\nclean energy workforce\nFirst Nations $13.6 million over • Grow the First Nations clean\nForeign Policy 4 years from energy business sector\n2023–24\n• Enable First Nations informed clean energy\nprogram de | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $1.4 billion, $1.8\nbillion, 1.4 billion, 1.8\nbillion | It is estimated\nthis could result in $1.4 billion to $1.8\nbillion of extra unnecessary costs.11\nWG\n12\n300\nEnergy limited\n250\nThe growing reliance on ‘energy-\nlimited’ plant – such as VRE (limited by 200\nweather dependence) and batteries,\n150\nhydro and pumped hydro (limited by\nstorage capacity) – highlights the need 100\nfor long-duration firming capacity and\n50\nreserves to support the NEM during\nprolonged periods of low wind and 0\n2010 2020 2030 2 | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | Household The May 2023 Federal Budget included a $1 billion allocation to the Clean Energy\nEnergy Finance Corporation to establish a Household Energy Upgrades Fund. | `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf)` |\n| $75 million, 75 million | Programs that contribute to\nthe Priority Actions are listed as dependencies in Tables • $75 million for the deployment of microgrids in\n1-4 on pages 16 to 24 of this Progress Update and all First Nations communities. | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $300 | This strike price could be set at $300/MWh as\nused for standard cap contracts (alternative approaches could also be considered to setting the\nstrike price); and\n• quarterly payments that cover fixed costs, including the cost of maintaining staff availability\nThe gas peaking generator would have an incentive to operate when the electricity price exceeds\nthe cap strike price in order to earn revenue to cover difference payments. | `strategies/OEM-20Framework-20Consultation-20Paper.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-12/OEM%20Framework%20Consultation%20Paper.pdf)` |\n| $887 | [pages 16,17,18,19]\nvulnerable people with pre-existing health\nconditions found that energy efficiency could save the healthcare system up to $887\nper person each winter.21\n• Public housing authorities, not-for-profit community housing organisations and\nother asset managers – Agencies and providers want energy performance\ninformation to help unlock financing for upgrades. | `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf)` |\n| $10 million, 10 million | This has been revised to:\nMandatory\n• $10 million (or another amount as notified by the Minister) for Operation\nunforeseen capital or fixed O&M expenses; or\nDirection\n• Above the fair margin (or another amount notified by the\nMinister) for short run marginal costs (SRMC).\n– Minister can also apply for a review of SRMC if the actual SRMC\nexceeds the fair margin [Rules, clause 4B.F.23]. | `strategies/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf)` |\n| $348 million, $291 million, $888 million, 348 million, 291 million, 888 million | [Page 14]\nCIS Tender results\nThe Australian Government has announced 59 estimated $348 million in First Nations benefits and\nsuccessful bids over four CIS Tender rounds for $291 million in shared community benefits.\nprojects across the National Electricity Market\nThe projects will provide 6.6 gigawatts (GW) of new\n(NEM) and the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).\nrenewable generation capacity by the end of 2030,\nThese projects are set to deliver | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $1.1 billion, $800 million, 1.1 billion, 800 million | NIAA\nThe expanded SHEPI is providing $1.1 billion (including $800 million from the Commonwealth) in partnership with\nstates and territories to support energy performance upgrades to more than 100,000 social housing properties\nDHDA/Australian CDC\nby 2028-29. | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $27.8 million, $17.5 , $20 billion, $22.7 billion, 27.8 million, 20 billion | [Page 27]\nAppendix A:\nAlignment with other Australian\nGovernment programs\nBody of work Timing Main areas of alignment\nCarbon Farming $27.8 million over 4 • Supports farmers and land managers\nOutreach Program years from 2024-25 to make decisions to reduce emissions\n(in addition to $17.5 and store carbon\nmillion in grants until\n• Delivers culturally appropriate training\n2026-27)\nand advice on carbon farming to Native Title\nholders and other First N | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)` |\n| $100, 150 billion | Conservatively, it is estimated that consumers may spend between $100–150 billion on CER\nin the next 25 years, excluding EVs.26 These resources are not fully visible to AEMO or other market\n26 A conservative estimate of total spending on small-scale battery (embedded and aggregated) and solar uptake (rooftop and PV) alone,\nbased on AEMO's 2024 ISP step change scenario and prices as per the 2024–25 CSIRO GenCost report’s current policies pricing. | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| $4.1 billion, $1.4 , $1.8\nbillion, 4.1 billion, 1.8\nbillion | AEMO and the AEMC have provided several estimates of the benefits from CER, DER and\ndemand response:\n• AEMO’s 2024 ISP found that around $4.1 billion of additional grid-scale investment will be\nneeded to 2050 without effective coordination of consumer batteries, increasing the costs that\nare reflected in consumer bills.122\n• Intelligent Energy Systems (IES) modelling commissioned by the AEMC for the IPRR rule change\nfound that the social benefit | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| $12 billion, $13 billion, $678 million, $814 million, 12 billion, 13 billion | This represents a reduction in\ncosts from lower regulation FCAS enablement volumes, emissions, generation costs needed to\nmeet demand, and RERT costs.123 IES modelling for the AEMC also found that the IPRR reform is\nexpected to lower spot prices by between $12 billion and $13 billion (2023 dollars) and reduce\nFCAS prices between $678 million and $814 million.124\nThe Panel considers that broader involvement of flexible PRR in visibility and dispat | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| $50 million, 50 million | [Page 108]\nChapter 3: Ensuring effective operation of the spot market\nare capped at $50 million and will be recovered by AEMO from market customers, primarily retailers\nand, ultimately, consumers.148 Figure 39 shows the estimated economic benefits over time from\nintegrating dispatchable PRR.149\nFigure 39 – Estimated benefits of integrating price-responsive resources over time\n400\n350\n300\n250\n200\n150\n100\n50\n0\n2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050\nCER/DER | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | 05 May 2026\nHousehold Energy Upgrades Fund reaches 10,000 installations\nThe $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund has helped finance more than 10,000 energy upgrades to over 4,100 homes across Australia. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.energy.gov.au/news)` |\n| $1.4 billion, $1.8\nbillion, 1.4 billion, 1.8\nbillion | It is estimated\nthis could result in $1.4 billion to $1.8\nbillion of extra unnecessary costs.11\nWG\n12\n300\nEnergy limited\n250\nThe growing reliance on ‘energy-\nlimited’ plant – such as VRE (limited by 200\nweather dependence) and batteries,\n150\nhydro and pumped hydro (limited by\nstorage capacity) – highlights the need 100\nfor long-duration firming capacity and\n50\nreserves to support the NEM during\nprolonged periods of low wind and 0\n2010 2020 2030 2 | `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)` |\n| 1.2 million | A\nWhat is already being done\nIn August 2023, the federal, state and territory governments agreed to update the National Housing Accord\n(Accord) target to 1.2 million new ‘well-located’ homes over 5 years from mid-2024 (Treasury 2022). | `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)` |\n| 1.2 million | What is already being done\nIn August 2023, the federal, state and territory governments agreed to update the National Housing\nAccord (Accord) target to 1.2 million new ‘well-located’ homes over 5 years from mid-2024 (Treasury\n2022). | `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 3]\nTable of contents\nExecutive summary ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4\nThe Strategy – a framework for action ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6\nFirst Nations Clean Energy Strategy on a page ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7\nAustralia’s changing energy system and opportunities for First Nations peoples ��������������������������������������9\nPhase 1: 2025-26 Progress Update highlights ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10\nStructure of the 2025–2026 Commonwealth Progress Update: Delivering Priority Actions ���������������15\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nStructure of the Phase 1: 2025–2026\nCommonwealth Progress Update:\nDelivering Priority Actions\nThis Commonwealth Progress Update covers These existing or new commitments are\nPhase 1 of the Strategy term, from January 2025 detailed as ‘Dependencies’, meaning that\nto December 2026, and is structured around three progress is dependent on these pieces\nworkstreams aligned with the Goals of the Strategy: of work being completed.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- C.2 More Provide equitable access to The National Energy Equity Framework – This framework establishes a In progress 01-2024 to 06-2025 Public consultation completed in Comments from consultation\nequitable the energy transition increase understanding of vulnerability common approach for improving October 2024. are being considered.\naccess to the benefits of CER for all and hardship in Australia’s energy equity outcomes in the energy https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/nati\nbenefits of consumer groups. system as a foundation for a framework retail market.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nPhase 1: 2025–2026\nProgress Update highlights\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 10\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nProgress Update highlight 4: Capacity Investment Scheme\ncreates a new business as usual\nAbout the CIS\nThe Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) is an This ensures more renewable energy projects get\nAustralian Government revenue underwriting built to help meet the Government’s 82% renewables\nscheme to accelerate investment in: target by 2030.\n• renewable energy generation, such as wind The CIS aims to create jobs, reduce pressure\nand solar on energy bills, and lower emissions.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the following\nClosing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nA Target 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nA Target 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their\npriorities and need;\nA 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\nA Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\nA In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same standard\nas applies generally within the town (including if the household might be classified\nfor other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town camp” or\n“town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nNational Reform Priority Project description Lead Start Completion Dependencies\nM.2 Data sharing 1) Establish data access rights, metrics and CER Taskforce In progress 2026 AER Network visibility\narrangements to inform processes for collection and sharing of CER AEMO and over voltage projects\nplanning and enable future and relevant network data to be used for ISP review – Rule changes\nmarkets effective investment decisions and to support AEMO access\ncompliance with CER standards and to network and demand\nutilisation in the market. data\nCSIRO Network Metrics\nwork\nT.2, M.3, P.5\n2) Establish arrangements necessary for CER Taskforce 2025 2027 Phased implementation\noperational CER data including flexible AEMO informed by current and\noperating envelopes, network future ARENA programs,\nmanagement and reliability and market trials and projects\nexchange.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nB.3 5.5 High level timeline alternative text\nReform Priority Project Timeline\nC.1 Extending consumer protections for CER Extending consumer protections Start 2024 complete 2026\nC.1 Extending consumer protections for CER Further consumer protections delivered Start 2026 complete 2028\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of More equitable access to the benefits of CER Start 2024 complete 2027\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of National Energy Equity Framework Start 2024 complete 2024\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of Energy reform package Start 2024 complete 2025\nCER\nC.2 More equitable access to the benefits of Review of AER exemptions framework for embedded Start 2024 complete 2025\nCER networks\nC.3 CER information to empower consumers Communication framework and strategy Start 2024 complete 2026\nC.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- The actions embedded in the Strategy will make a direct contribution to the achievement of the\nfollowing Closing the Gap (CTG) targets:\nTarget 8 - Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities;\nTarget 9 - People can secure appropriate, affordable housing that is aligned with their priorities and\nneed;\n- 9b: By 2031, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households:\n- Within discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive essential\nservices that meet or exceed the relevant jurisdictional standard\n- In or near to a town receive essential services that meet or exceed the same\nstandard as applies generally within the town (including if the household might be\nclassified for other purposes as a part of a discrete settlement such as a “town\ncamp” or “town-based reserve”.)\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf)`\n- P.O Other Ensure CER device Implement backstop capability that is Backstop capability allows rooftop In progress 10-2021 to 12-2025 NA Backstops have been\npower system capabilities and operation robust and reliable in each jurisdiction PV and other CER systems to be implemented in South\noperations are safe (including cyber), to provide an emergency response temporarily curtailed, or turned Australia, Queensland,\nreliable and effectively improving operational security for all off, as a last resort measure under Victoria and Western\nintegrated into the energy consumers. (P.O.O) emergency conditions to avoid Australia.\nsystem for consumer benefit widespread outages.\n[Jurisdictions]\n7\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf)`\n- Communities’\nlived experience of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\n- Burnie, Tasmania\nthrough each phase of the Strategy is a critical\n- Hunter, New South Wales\nmeasure of performance and accountability\naccounted for in this Progress Update. - Kwinana, Western Australia\nFigure 1: Delivering Priority Actions\nVision\n50 Progress\n24 Priority\nUpdate 11 Objectives 3 Goals A sustainable clean energy\nActions\nDependencies future for all Australians,\nwith Country and Culture\nat the heart\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 4\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nProgress Update highlight 1: First Nations Clean\nEnergy Strategy implementation package\nTo commence implementation of the Strategy, the • Clean Energy Advice Grants - small, low barrier\nAustralian Government has provided $70 million grants to support eligible First Nations applicants\nover three years from 2025–26, for the First Nations to access the independent professional expertise\nClean Energy Program (the Program) that includes: they need to participate in clean energy\nopportunities.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 6]\nContents\nFigure 56 – Illustration of ESEM contract recycling – net contract position at end of 2034 198\nFigure 57 – Standardised derivative contract strategies in the ESEM 200\nFigure 58 – Hypothetical example of cost recovery 205\nFigure 59 – The AEMC’s system security work program, rule commencement and\nimplementation timelines 210\nFigure 60 – System security needs across the NEM 212\nFigure 61 – Share of dispatchable capacity, 2024 217\nFigure 62 – Herfindahl Hirschman Index by jurisdiction, 2019–24 218\nFigure 63 – Unserved energy events (USE) in a possible future NEM 223\nFigure 64 – Enabling simple and predictable billing arrangements 246\nFigure 65 – Benchmark and service fee approach (illustrative only) 248\nFigure 66 – Cost breakdown of residential and small business electricity bills for 2023–24 253\nFigure 67 – Network utilisation by DNSPs 257\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 64]\nChapter 2: Trends and challenges in the NEM\nFigure 31 – The tenor gap\nLow appetite to\nSufficient Some load and\ncontract given load Very limited\ncertainty to price certainty\nuncertainty and interest\ncontract\nprice expectations\nBuyer’s decreasing appetite to contract\n0 – 3 yrs 3 – ~7 yrs ~7 – 15 yrs >15 yrs\nSeller’s increasing uncertainty of return\nPartially hedged Minimal hedged Significant\nHedged price and risks, but with risk, greater unhedged risk, but\nvolume risk fewer creditworthy technology and declining portion\ncounterparties regulatory risk of project NPV\nThe NEM Review Panel conducted a targeted survey of market participants to further investigate the\ntenor gap.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- Documents\nAttachments\nNational Electricity Market wholesale market settings review - Final Report (PDF 8.1 MB)\nNEM Review Supplementary Materials (PDF 12.9 MB)\nNational Electricity Market Wholesale Market Settings Review (NEM Review) Recommendations – Implementation Pathway (PDF 213 KB)\nNational Electricity Market Wholesale Market Settings Review (NEM Review) Recommendations – Implementation Pathway (DOCX 148 KB)\nCategories\nReport\nEnergy Ministers priority issue\nElectricity\nLast updated\nMonday 30 March 2026\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__12.html (https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group/nem-wholesale-market-settings-review)`\n- Publications\nSummary of the final reform package and corresponding Energy Security Board recommendations (PDF 166 KB)\nResource adequacy and ageing thermal generation retirement (PDF 147 KB)\nEssential system services and scheduling and ahead mechanisms (PDF 93 KB)\nEffective integration of distributed energy resources (DER) and flexible demand (PDF 140 KB)\nTransmission and access reform pathway (PDF 140 KB)\nESB Interim Framework for Renewable Energy Zones – Final Recommendations (PDF 844 KB)\nPrinciples to guide jurisdictional schemes (PDF 90 KB)\nPrinciples to guide Capacity Mechanism development (PDF 107 KB)\nESB Rule Recommendation Process Guide (PDF 237 KB)\nEnergy Ministers priority issue\nElectricity\nLast updated\nFriday 22 April 2022\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__27.html (https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/energy-transformation-working-group/post-2025-market-design)`\n- However, stakeholder feedback indicated that the\nrequirement to submit five-minute interval forecasts and associated dispatch conformance\nobligations under dispatch mode presents significant challenges and disproportionate costs\non large energy consumers.144 The Panel’s final recommendation has been updated to mandate\nthat by 2030 a tailored visibility-only requirement be introduced to ensure that obligations\nplaced on large users are proportionate, practical and risk appropriate.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nKey obligations under Stage 2: Search for\nalternative solutions\nStage 2: Alternative solutions & voluntary agreement\n• Prescribed information (tranche 2)\n– The deadline to provide additional information has been extended\nto 20 business days after being directed by the Minister or the AER\nto provide this information [Rules, clause 4B.B.3(b)]\n• Additional reports and assessments\n– Minister can direct the OEM generator to provide to the Minister\nand the AER a financial and/or technical due diligence audit report.\n– At any time after the Minister issues an alternative options\ndirection, the Minister can also:\n• commission a third party to perform a consumer benefits\nassessment and/or an emissions impact report.\n• direct the AER to prepare a preliminary cost estimate of a MOD.\n  Source: `strategies/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf)`\n- The ESEM was raised as a possible option for incentives for PRR participation, if appropriately\ndesigned.156 Some stakeholders noted untested options for structured support such as network\nconstraint exemptions or priority dispatch which may provide benefit in the longer term.157\n151 Interview consultations with Tesla, Enel X, MTA Energy, AGL, Amber, Flow Power, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, Alcoa, EUAA and Reposit on\nRecommendation 2.\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf)`\n- Most\nsocial housing dwellings have a very low energy efficiency rating due to ‘the age of much of\nthat stock, backlogs in maintenance, and the selling off of better-quality properties over the\npast 50 years.’9\n3 A Gasparrini, Y Guo, M Hashizume, E Lavigne, A Zanobet ti, J Schwartz, A Tobias, S Tong, J Rocklov, B Forsberg, M\nLeone, M De Sario, ML Bell, Y-LL Guo, C-F Wu, H Kan, S-M Yi, MdSZS Coelho PHN Saldiva, Y Honda, H Kim and B\nArmstrong, ‘Mortality risk attributable to high and low ambient temperature: a multicountry observational study’,\nLancet, 2015, 386:369–75\n4 P Rajagopalan, K Natarajan-Rajeswari, MM Andamon, T Moore, J Woo, D Cheng, M Ambrose, K Reynolds-Fox, N\nWilland, A Pears, T Simko and R Horne, 2023, ‘Enhancing home thermal efficiency’.\n  Source: `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill 2024\nAmendment of National Electricity Law—Part 2\n(b) prescribe the circumstances, or the types of circumstance,\nthat may be specified under subsection (2)(g); and\n(c) prescribe obligations that must be complied with by a\nRegistered participant who receives a mandatory operation\ndirection; and\n(d) make provision for the insurances that must be maintained\nin respect of a MOD generating unit; and\n(e) make provision for the advice the Minister obtains from\nAEMO, including the following:\n(i) the scope of advice;\n(ii) matters that must be included in the advice;\n(iii) the way the advice must be given.\n(4) Before issuing a mandatory operation direction, the Minister—\n(a) must obtain advice from AEMO on the following:\n(i) the impact, or likely impact, of the closure of the\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nvice from the AER in accordance with the\nRules; and\n(d) may obtain and consider other information the Minister\nconsiders to be relevant; and\n(e) must give the Registered participant to whom the direction\napplies and the AER a draft of the proposed direction and an\nopportunity to comment on the proposed direction.\n(5) The Minister is not required to consider a comment made more than\nthe prescribed number of days after a draft of the proposed direction\nis given to the Registered participant and the AER under\nsubsection (4)(e).\n(6) In this section—\nmaintenance of system reliability includes managing the risk of low\nprobability events that may have a high impact;\nprescribed number of days means—\n(a) 20 business days; or\n(b) the number of business days prescribed by the Rules.\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill 2024\nPart 2—Amendment of National Electricity Law\n(2) A payment order may specify the payments a MOD generator is to\nreceive for the following:\n(a) the reasonable costs directly related to operating and\nmaintaining the relevant MOD generating unit and, in\naccordance with the Rules, a fair margin on those costs;\n(b) a risk management margin, including risks associated with\nthe relevant MOD generating unit being inoperable for 1 or\nmore periods of time;\n(c) other costs prescribed by the Rules.\n(3) Payments for subsection (2) must be determined by the AER in\naccordance with the Rules.\n(4) The Rules may make provision for the following:\n(a) the period of time in which payments under a payment order\nmust be made, including periods before or after the\napplicable mandatory operation period;\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill 2024\nAmendment of National Electricity Law—Part 2\nDivision 5—Miscellaneous\n118AZE—Minister not required to take certain actions before\nmaking mandatory operation direction\n(1) The Minister is not required to comply with sections 118AD(4)(a)\nto (d), 118AF(2)(a) and 118AH before issuing a mandatory operation\ndirection for a relevant generating unit if, on the application of this\nPart in the participating jurisdiction, there are less than 30 months\nbefore the expected early closure date of the generating unit.\n(2) The Minister is not required to comply with section 118AH before\nissuing a mandatory operation direction for a relevant generating unit\nif—\n(a) there are less than 30 months before the expected early\nclosure date of the generating unit; and\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- The reforms replace an approvals- RESCH is to create a cluster of manufacturing businesses that produce\ncentred system with a risk-based framework, which is expected to renewable energy components and provide renewable energy services,\nreduce regulatory burden and provide a more flexible policy environment including offshore wind.\nfor explorers, miners and quarries to responsibly operate, while\nstrengthening protections for the community and environment. xl Recent budget includes funding to unlock WA’s strategic industrial\nareas and pave the way for WA to become a global leader in clean\nxxvi A tax incentive from 2027–28 to 2040–41 to support downstream energy.\nrefining and processing of Australia’s 31 critical minerals to improve\nsupply chain resilience. xli The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) aims to assist business\nand industry in key areas to grow secure, well-paid jobs, improve\n  Source: `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf)`\n- Government\nPriority Action Partner\nObjective Dependencies Lead Agency\nDescription Collaborator\nContributor\n1.1 Address barriers 1.1.1 Review and extend 1.1.1.1 The National Consumer Energy Resources roadmap is focused on ensuring people can benefit equitably from DCCEEW Consumer Energy Working\nto renewable energy regulatory protections consumer energy resources (CER) and new energy services by extending consumer protections to new service Group of ECMC (Australian,\naccess and supply for offerings where people are not already covered by existing electricity consumer protection laws. state and territory\nFirst Nations peoples governments)\n1.1.1.2 Investigate potential for network tariff reform, including exploring issues with the pricing framework that may AEMC DCCEEW\nbe limiting customer choice and contributing to higher costs, including for First Nations peoples.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- This forms\nextract utilisation. consumers. (M.1.O.1) an important component of the\ngreater overall CER work plan.\n[AEMC project]\nbenefits from\nCER\nThe review’s key areas of focus are:\n• market arrangements that\nassist consumer choice from a\nrange of pricing structures,\nproducts, and services that suit\ntheir needs and preferences\n• the role of distribution networks\nin enabling the right incentives,\nproducts, and services for\nconsumers, and the efficient\ncost and pricing outcomes that\nresult\n• the role of retailers and energy\nservice providers in effectively\npackaging and pricing\nelectricity products and\nservices to match consumer\npreferences\nM.1 Enable Ensure consumers benefit Unlocking CER through Flexible Trading In May 2022, AEMO put forward a Complete 12-2022 to 08-2024 Consultation processes and The rule determination will\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf)`\n- Enable 2.1 Provide fit-for-purpose 2.1.1 Raise First Nations awareness about the clean energy transition\nEquitable information and resources\n2.1.2 Develop toolkits and agreement resources\nPartnerships\n2.1.3 Establish a ‘one door’ First Nations information portal*\n2.2 Empower First Nations- led 2.2.1 Initiate On-Country clean energy mapping and planning\ncoordination and capacity\n2.2.2 Provide access to expertise and advice\ndevelopment\nfor negotiation support\n2.3 Describe and enact 2.3.1 Build a new best practice: dialogue series\nbest practice First Nations\n2.3.2 Build a new best practice: industry awards\nengagement standards in the\nclean energy sector\n2.4 Recognise and celebrate First 2.4.1 Empower First Nations collaboration to achieve improved\nNations people’s environmental heritage protection\nvalues and cultural heritage in\nclean energy project development\n3.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- CER Working Group & CER Taskforce led projects\nNational Reform Priority Project description Lead Start Completion Dependencies\nC.1 Extending consumer 1) Ensuring consumers will benefit from CER Taskforce in In progress 2026 Defined roles and\nprotections for CER CER and new energy services by extending collaboration with responsibilities of\nconsumer protections to new service AER distribution network\nofferings where they are not already market participants –\ncovered by existing electricity consumer June 2025\nprotection laws.\n  Source: `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nA Joint Ministerial Statement 6\nA Foreword from the First Nations Clean Energy and Climate Change Advisory Committee 7\nA Principles to Guide Australia’s Clean Energy Transition 9\nA Executive Summary 10\nA Vision: Country and Culture at the centre 11\nA The Scope of the Strategy 13\nA The Clean Energy Context 15\nA What We’ve Heard 20\nA Goal: Power First Nations Communities with Clean Energy 22\nA Objective 1.1: Address barriers to renewable energy access and supply for\nFirst Nations peoples 25\nA Objective 1.2: Invest in research and projects to support access and affordability of\nclean energy for First Nations peoples 26\nA Objective 1.3 Improve First Nations housing energy efficiency and sustainability 27\nA Goal: Enable Equitable Partnerships 28\nA Objective 2.1 Provide fit-for-purpose information and resources 30\nA Objective 2.\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill 2024\nAmendment of National Electricity Law—Part 2\n(b) prescribe the circumstances, or the types of circumstance,\nthat may be specified under subsection (2)(g); and\n(c) prescribe obligations that must be complied with by a\nRegistered participant who receives a mandatory operation\ndirection; and\n(d) make provision for the insurances that must be maintained\nin respect of a MOD generating unit; and\n(e) make provision for the advice the Minister obtains from\nAEMO, including the following:\n(i) the scope of advice;\n(ii) matters that must be included in the advice;\n(iii) the way the advice must be given.\n(4) Before issuing a mandatory operation direction, the Minister—\n(a) must obtain advice from AEMO on the following:\n(i) the impact, or likely impact, of the closure of the\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf)`\n- The reforms replace an approvals- RESCH is to create a cluster of manufacturing businesses that produce\ncentred system with a risk-based framework, which is expected to renewable energy components and provide renewable energy services,\nreduce regulatory burden and provide a more flexible policy environment including offshore wind.\nfor explorers, miners and quarries to responsibly operate, while\nstrengthening protections for the community and environment. xl Recent budget includes funding to unlock WA’s strategic industrial\nareas and pave the way for WA to become a global leader in clean\nxxvi A tax incentive from 2027–28 to 2040–41 to support downstream energy.\nrefining and processing of Australia’s 31 critical minerals to improve\nsupply chain resilience. xli The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) aims to assist business\nand industry in key areas to grow secure, well-paid jobs, improve\n  Source: `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf)`\n- Communities’\nlived experience of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\n- Burnie, Tasmania\nthrough each phase of the Strategy is a critical\n- Hunter, New South Wales\nmeasure of performance and accountability\naccounted for in this Progress Update. - Kwinana, Western Australia\nFigure 1: Delivering Priority Actions\nVision\n50 Progress\n24 Priority\nUpdate 11 Objectives 3 Goals A sustainable clean energy\nActions\nDependencies future for all Australians,\nwith Country and Culture\nat the heart\nReturn to table of contents First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Progress Update Phase 1: 2025–2026 December 2025 4\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n- Government\nPriority Action Partner\nObjective Dependencies Lead Agency\nDescription Collaborator\nContributor\n1.1 Address barriers 1.1.1 Review and extend 1.1.1.1 The National Consumer Energy Resources roadmap is focused on ensuring people can benefit equitably from DCCEEW Consumer Energy Working\nto renewable energy regulatory protections consumer energy resources (CER) and new energy services by extending consumer protections to new service Group of ECMC (Australian,\naccess and supply for offerings where people are not already covered by existing electricity consumer protection laws. state and territory\nFirst Nations peoples governments)\n1.1.1.2 Investigate potential for network tariff reform, including exploring issues with the pricing framework that may AEMC DCCEEW\nbe limiting customer choice and contributing to higher costs, including for First Nations peoples.\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf (https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py <entity>` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/OEM-20Framework-20Consultation-20Paper.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-12/OEM%20Framework%20Consultation%20Paper.pdf\n- `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/First%20Nations%20Clean%20Energy%20Strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pdf\n- `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap.pdf\n- `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment-bill-2024.pdf\n- `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pdf\n- `strategies/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/oemf-industry-briefing-december-2024.pdf\n- `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/National%20Consumer%20Energy%20Resources%20%28CER%29%20Roadmap%20Implementation%20Plan%20Update%20August%202025.pdf\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pdf\n- `strategies/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/national-consumer-energy-resources-roadmap-progress-report.pdf\n- `strategies/national-energy-equity-framework.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/national-energy-equity-framework.pdf\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf` - strategies - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pdf\n- `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf` - reviews - https://www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/about-site\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/government-priorities/energy-ministers\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/government-priorities/energy-ministers\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/news\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/publications\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/government-priorities/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/priorities/gas/gmrg\n- `pages/taskforces-index.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group/consumer-energy-resources-sub-working-group/Industry-information-initial-cer-device-requirements\n- `pages/taskforces-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group/consumer-energy-resources-sub-working-group/Industry-information-initial-cer-device-requirements\n- `pages/taskforces-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups\n- `pages/taskforces-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group\n- `pages/taskforces-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group/consumer-energy-resources-sub-working-group\n- `pages/taskforces-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.energy.gov.au/energy-and-climate-change-ministerial-council/working-groups/electricity-working-group/consumer-energy-resources-sub-working-group/national-cer-roadmap\n- `p\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._",
  "legislation_md": "# Energy Ministers' Meeting - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:24:44.128089+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-004174\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 57\n- Unique legislation references found: 68\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 61 |\n| Regulation | 2 |\n| Rules | 5 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Native Title Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Native+Title+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- clude specific procedural requirements for those seeking to undertake business\non First Nation’s land.\nFirst Nations peoples’ rights and interests related to land and sea, according to traditional law and custom, are\nrecognised in the Australian legal system. The Native Title Act 1993 creates a national framework for that recognition.\nNative title determinations do not create native title rights, but recognise pre-existing rights and interests in the\ncommon law, held in accordance with traditional laws and customs. In addition, state and t\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- ide range of tenure types across Australia. Informed\nconsent to development proposals requires First Nations peoples to understand the full suite of arrangements\nand their interaction. For example, renewable energy projects can be negotiated under s24K of the Native Title\nAct 1993. Under this section, the ‘right to be notified’ principle applies but not the ‘right to negotiate’ regime\nwhich exists in relation to mining provisions under s30 of the same act. This can lead to different expectations\nof consultation and agreement-making for\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- clude specific procedural requirements for those seeking\nto undertake business on First Nation’s land.\nFirst Nations peoples’ rights and interests related to land and sea, according to traditional law and\ncustom, are recognised in the Australian legal system. The Native Title Act 1993 creates a national\nframework for that recognition. Native title determinations do not create native title rights but\nrecognise pre-existing rights and interests in the common law, held in accordance with traditional\nlaws and customs. In addition, state and te\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n- ide range of tenure types across\nAustralia. Informed consent to development proposals requires First Nations peoples to understand\nthe full suite of arrangements and their interaction. For example, renewable energy projects can be\nnegotiated under s24K of the Native Title Act 1993. Under this section, the ‘right to be notified’\nprinciple applies but not the ‘right to negotiate’ regime which exists in relation to mining provisions\nunder s30 of the same act. This can lead to different expectations of consultation and agreement-\nmaking fo\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n- y grid, usually\nlocated in regional and remote areas.\nThe Partnership National Energy Transformation Partnership.\nPrepayment meter Also known as ‘pay-as-you-use meters’ where the consumer buys electricity in advance,\noften by loading credit to a prepaid card.\nThe Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) states that when a native title determination is made,\nPrescribed\nnative title holders must establish a corporation called a Prescribed Bodies Corporate\nBody Corporate/ PBC\n(PBC) to manage and protect their native title rights and interests.\nSelf-\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Electricity+%28South+Australia%29+Act+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nsure appropriate incentives for commissioning timeframes are to be met,\nthrough the combination of market signals and ESEM contracts.\n361 AEMC (2025), Emissions targets statement under the national energy laws.\n362 SA Government (2025), National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996.\n363 DCCEEW (2024), Orderly Exit Management Framework.\n364 The Panel is also proposing generators be required to provide MTPASA information out to five years, which would give the ESEM\nAdministrator up to five years lead time to address any shortfall associat\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pages.jsonl`\n- passed all stages and awaiting assent.\nThis is an unofficial copy and is subject to correction.\nSouth Australia\nNational Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly\nExit Management Framework) Amendment\nBill 2024\nA BILL FOR\nAn Act to amend the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996.\nContents\nPart 1—Preliminary\n1 Short title\n2 Commencement\n3 Amendment provisions\nPart 2—Amendment of National Electricity Law\n4 Amendment of section 34—Rule making powers\n5 Insertion of section 90EG\n90EG South Australian Minister to make initial Rules relatin\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pages.jsonl`\n- ent Act 2024.\n2—Commencement\nThis Act comes into operation on the day on which it is assented to by, or on behalf\nof, the Crown.\n3—Amendment provisions\nIn this Act, a provision in Part 2 amends the National Electricity Law set out in the\nNational Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996.\nPart 2—Amendment of National Electricity Law\n4—Amendment of section 34—Rule making powers\nSection 34(1)—after paragraph (ac) insert:\n(ad) any matter or thing related to, or necessary or expedient for, the\npurposes of orderly exit management under Part 8AA; a\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pages.jsonl`\n- —Part 2\n5—Insertion of section 90EG\nAfter section 90EF insert:\n90EG—South Australian Minister to make initial Rules relating\nto orderly exit management\n(1) The Minister in right of the Crown of South Australia administering\nPart 2 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996 of South\nAustralia may make Rules for matters or things necessary or\nexpedient for the following:\n(a) the making of mandatory operation directions under\nPart 8AA Division 2;\n(b) the information that must be given to the AER, or otherwise\ndisclosed, under Part\n  Source: `strategies/national-electricity-south-australia-orderly-exit-management-framework-amendment.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ew the Native Title Act and report back to government at the end of 2025 with options to\nsupport fair negotiations and encourage proponents and native title groups to work collaboratively in relation\nto future acts.\nAustralia’s national environmental law (the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) is\ncurrently being reformed to include the development of National Environmental Standards, including a standard for\nFirst Nations engagement and participation in decision-making. As part of this reform, the Australian Government\nis supporting ‘Nature Positi\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- and\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 26]\n26\nreport back to government at the end of 2025 with options to support fair negotiations and\nencourage proponents and native title groups to work collaboratively in relation to future acts.\nAustralia’s national environmental law (the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation\nAct 1999) is currently being reformed to include the development of National Environmental\nStandards, including a standard for First Nations engagement and participation in decision-making.\nAs part of this reform, the Australian Government is supporting ‘Nature Positi\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Heritage Act Environment Protection Heritage Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Heritage+Act+Environment+Protection+Heritage+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- stern Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Victoria\nTerritory Government\n10\n\n[page 11]\nOFFICIAL\nAboriginal Cultural National Parks and Aboriginal Heritage Act Aboriginal Heritage Act Aboriginal Heritage Act Heritage Act 2011 Heritage Act 2004 Aboriginal Heritage Act Environment Protection\nHeritage Act 2003 Wildlife Act 1974 1972 1988 1975 2006 + Aboriginal and Biodiversity\nHeritage Regulations Conservation Act 1999\n2018\nTorres Strait Islander No determinations of Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres\nCultural Heritage Act native title Aboriginal Sacred Sites\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Clean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Clean+Economy+Jobs+Electricity+WA+Energy+Legislation+Electricity+Act+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\nEnergy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshore Electricity\nAdministration Act Geothermal Energy Act Contractors Act 197\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Electricity+Reform+Act+Renewable+Energy+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\nEnergy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshore Electricity\nAdministration Act Geothermal Energy Act Contractors Act 1978 Infrastructure Act 2021\n1987 2000 + regulations\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Energy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshore Electricity Administration Act Geothermal Energy Act Contractors Act 1978\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+and+Utilities+Petroleum+and+Electrical+Workers+and+Offshore+Electricity+Administration+Act+Geothermal+Energy+Act+Contractors+Act+1978\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\nEnergy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshore Electricity\nAdministration Act Geothermal Energy Act Contractors Act 1978 Infrastructure Act 2021\n1987 2000 + regulations\nClimate Change and Energy Pipelines Act Victorian Renewable\nGreenhouse Emissions 1981 Energy A ct 2006\nReduction Act 2007\nNational Gas (Northern Regulatory framework\nTerritory) Act 2008 of the Victorian gas and\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisition (Pastoral Leases)\nAct 1982\nLa\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Hydrogen+and+Renewable+Energy+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nergy projects, providing investor certainty, economies of\npreconditions for capturing growth opportunities in the most scale and efficient development and regulation of the growing sector.\nprospective low emissions emerging industries, such as green hydrogen The Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 will also ensure\nproduction, battery storage manufacturing and green manufacturing. responsible development, operation and eventual decommissioning of\nthis significant infrastructure. The Act is intended to commence in 2024\nxxxvii The strategy supports the ma\n  Source: `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pages.jsonl`\n\n### KB National Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=KB+National+Energy+Laws+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Regulations+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e Market Monitoring and Reporting Framework – 1 August 2022\nEnergy Ministers Meeting Communique 8 June 2022 (DOCX 97 KB)\nDocuments\nAttachment\nSize\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\n334.26 KB\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\n284.1 KB\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.22 KB\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.92 KB\nInformation paper – Wholesale Market Monitoring - 2023\n86.11 KB\nAmending the Australian Energy R\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### National Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Energy+Laws+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Regulations+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- raft Bill has been addressed.\nNext steps\nThe Energy Ministers agreed to submit the following Bill, Rules and Regulations to the South Australian Parliament:\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nA South Australian version of the Bill is currently before parliament. Once this Bill passes through parliament that a Sout\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### Northern Territory) Change Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Northern+Territory%29+Change+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- erritory\n9\n\n[page 10]\nOFFICIAL\nEnergy (Renewable NSW Electricity Supply Electricity Industry Act Hydrogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Power and Water Corporation Act 1987\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Power+and+Water+Corporation+Act+1987\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- list of Acts\nNorth East Gas\nInterconnector Pipeline\n(Special Provisions) Act\n2015\nTrans-Territory Pipeline\nand Blacktip Gas\nProjects (Special\nProvisions) Act 2005\nSolar Project (Australia-\nAsia Power Link)\n(Special Provisions) Act\nIchthys LNG Project Act\n2008\nPower and Water\nCorporation Act 1987\nPower Generation\nCorporation Act 2014\nPower Retail\nCorporation Act 2014\nUtilities Commission\nAct 2000\nGovernment Owned\nCorporation s Act 2001\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS - CULTURAL HERITAGE\nAustralian Capital Commonwealth\nQueensland New South Wales Western Austral\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Prohibiting+Energy+Market+Misconduct+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tus as at 30 July 2025\nC.O.2 – Greater access to consumer data to inform No change to tasking, project on hold. No change. Project is on hold, pending outcomes of the statutory review into the\nimpact on diverse consumer bills and optimise effectiveness of the Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct Act 2019\nconsumer policy by 2025. Lead: AEMC and (PEMM Act) review final report to the Australian Government,\nDCCEEW expected mid-2025.\nDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n21\n\n[page 22]\nTechnology Stream Updates\nHigh uptake and use of CER w\n  Source: `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Renewable+Energy+Act+Industry+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rthern Territory Victoria Commonwealth\nTerritory\n9\n\n[page 10]\nOFFICIAL\nEnergy (Renewable NSW Electricity Supply Electricity Industry Act Hydrogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Inve\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Strehlow Research Underwater Cultural Centre Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Strehlow+Research+Underwater+Cultural+Centre+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- iversity\nHeritage Regulations Conservation Act 1999\n2018\nTorres Strait Islander No determinations of Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres\nCultural Heritage Act native title Aboriginal Sacred Sites Strait Islander Heritage\n2003 Act 1989 Protection Act 1984\nStrehlow Research Underwater Cultural\nCentre Act 2005 Heritage Act 2018 +\nDraft guidelines to\nprotect underwater\ncultural h eritage\n11\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Supply Electricity Industry Act Hydrogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act Transformation and Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Supply+Electricity+Industry+Act+Hydrogen+and+Electricity+Supply+National+Electricity+Victorian+Climate+Climate+Change+Act+Transformation+and+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rgovernment\nAgreemen t Act 2009\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS - ENERGY\nAustralian Capital\nQueensland New South Wales Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Victoria Commonwealth\nTerritory\n9\n\n[page 10]\nOFFICIAL\nEnergy (Renewable NSW Electricity Supply Electricity Industry Act Hydrogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ade. There are also a range of existing business development programs available at federal, state and territory\nlevels, which provide direct support to First Nations entities. For example, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)\nis a Commonwealth entity under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 that offers a diverse range\nof financial services, including tailored business support and finance solutions. IBA can invest in entities that\nmight otherwise face structural barriers to sourcing capital. Currently, IBA funding is available to First Nations\ncl\n  Source: `strategies/First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- ade. There are also a range of existing business development programs\navailable at federal, state and territory levels, which provide direct support to First Nations entities.\nFor example, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a Commonwealth entity under the Aboriginal and\nTorres Strait Islander Act 2005 that offers a diverse range of financial services, including tailored\nbusiness support and finance solutions. IBA can invest in entities that might otherwise face structural\nbarriers to sourcing capital. Currently, IBA funding is available to First Nations cl\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Future Made in Australia Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Future+Made+in+Australia+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- off ccoonntteennttss FFiirrsstt NNaattiioonnss CClleeaann EEnneerrggyy SSttrraatteeggyy PPrrooggrreessss UUppddaattee PPhhaassee 11:: 22002255––22002266 DDeecceemmbbeerr 22002255 1111\n\n[page 12]\nProgress Update highlight 3: First Nations considerations\nin the Future Made in Australia Act 2024\nCommunity Benefit Principles established in the Future Made in Australia Act 2024\n(the Act) have been designed to enable economic opportunities for First Nations peoples\nand the broader community.\nThe Act establishes a National Interest Framework Under the Ac\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pages.jsonl`\n- eggyy PPrrooggrreessss UUppddaattee PPhhaassee 11:: 22002255––22002266 DDeecceemmbbeerr 22002255 1111\n\n[page 12]\nProgress Update highlight 3: First Nations considerations\nin the Future Made in Australia Act 2024\nCommunity Benefit Principles established in the Future Made in Australia Act 2024\n(the Act) have been designed to enable economic opportunities for First Nations peoples\nand the broader community.\nThe Act establishes a National Interest Framework Under the Act, government decision makers\nidentifying priority industries and ensures investme\n  Source: `strategies/first-nations-clean-energy-strategy-progress-update-phase-1.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Lands Act Native Title Act 1991\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Lands+Act+Native+Title+Act+1991\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- land New South Wales Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Victoria Commonwealth\nTerritory\n8\n\n[page 9]\nOFFICIAL\nAboriginal Land Act Aboriginal Land Rights Land Administration Aboriginal Land Trust Aboriginal Lands Native Title Act 1993 Aboriginal Lands Act Native Title Act\n1991 Act 1983 Act 1997 Act 2013 Act 1995 1991\nTorres Strait Islander Anangu Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Victorians+Act+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ct 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisa\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal and Biodiversity Heritage Regulations Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+and+Biodiversity+Heritage+Regulations+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- FFICIAL\nAboriginal Cultural National Parks and Aboriginal Heritage Act Aboriginal Heritage Act Aboriginal Heritage Act Heritage Act 2011 Heritage Act 2004 Aboriginal Heritage Act Environment Protection\nHeritage Act 2003 Wildlife Act 1974 1972 1988 1975 2006 + Aboriginal and Biodiversity\nHeritage Regulations Conservation Act 1999\n2018\nTorres Strait Islander No determinations of Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres\nCultural Heritage Act native title Aboriginal Sacred Sites Strait Islander Heritage\n2003 Act 1989 Protection Act 1984\nStrehlow Research Underwater Cultural\nCentre Act 20\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Acts North East Gas Interconnector Pipeline (Special Provisions) Act 2015\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Acts+North+East+Gas+Interconnector+Pipeline+%28Special+Provisions%29+Act+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ines Act Victorian Renewable\nGreenhouse Emissions 1981 Energy A ct 2006\nReduction Act 2007\nNational Gas (Northern Regulatory framework\nTerritory) Act 2008 of the Victorian gas and\nelectricity sectors - full\nlist of Acts\nNorth East Gas\nInterconnector Pipeline\n(Special Provisions) Act\n2015\nTrans-Territory Pipeline\nand Blacktip Gas\nProjects (Special\nProvisions) Act 2005\nSolar Project (Australia-\nAsia Power Link)\n(Special Provisions) Act\nIchthys LNG Project Act\n2008\nPower and Water\nCorporation Act 1987\nPower Generation\nCorporation Act 2014\nPower\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Privacy Principles, and Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Privacy+Principles%2C+and+Data+Availability+and+Transparency+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- uilding.\nHome Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework 31\n\n[page 36]\n2.5.3 Data privacy, consent, and access\nData privacy\nUnder a voluntary disclosure arrangement, data management, provision, retention, handling\nand access will be governed by the Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles, and Data\nAvailability and Transparency Act 2022. Privacy concerns will be managed in accordance with\nthe Privacy Act 1988.\nUnder NatHERS, data is currently made available at an aggregated level (e.g. postcode level)\nusing the Australian Housing Data Portal. For NABERS, data is available at an individual ad\n  Source: `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Blacktip Gas Projects (Special Provisions) Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Blacktip+Gas+Projects+%28Special+Provisions%29+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Act 2007\nNational Gas (Northern Regulatory framework\nTerritory) Act 2008 of the Victorian gas and\nelectricity sectors - full\nlist of Acts\nNorth East Gas\nInterconnector Pipeline\n(Special Provisions) Act\n2015\nTrans-Territory Pipeline\nand Blacktip Gas\nProjects (Special\nProvisions) Act 2005\nSolar Project (Australia-\nAsia Power Link)\n(Special Provisions) Act\nIchthys LNG Project Act\n2008\nPower and Water\nCorporation Act 1987\nPower Generation\nCorporation Act 2014\nPower Retail\nCorporation Act 2014\nUtilities Commission\nAct 2000\nGovernment Owned\nCorpor\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Coburg Peninsula Aboriginal Land, Sanctuary and Marine Park Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Coburg+Peninsula+Aboriginal+Land%2C+Sanctuary+and+Marine+Park+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- itle (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisiti\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Crown Leasehold) Act 1980\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Crown+Leasehold%29+Act+1980\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Land, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisition (Pastoral Leases)\nAct 1982\nLand Acquisition Act 1978\nNorthern Territory Land\nCorporation Act 1986\nPlanning Act 1999\nSpecial Purposes Leases Act 1953\nLand Title Act 2000\nLake Eyre Basin Intergovernment\nAgreemen t Act 2009\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Cth) Condah and Framlingham Forest) Act 1987\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Cth%29+Condah+and+Framlingham+Forest%29+Act+1987\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- thern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981 1992\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas)\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Disability Discrimination Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Disability+Discrimination+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nt (see Chapter 4 – Next steps). When developing these communication\nproducts, Australian governments are committed to providing information and services in a\nnondiscriminatory and accessible way, especially for people with a disability (as required under\nthe Disability Discrimination Act 1992) and for whom English is not a first language. Australian\ngovernments also aim to meet web accessibility requirements (Web Content Accessibility\nGuidelines version 2.1).\nHome Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework 41\n\n[page 46]\n3.2 Delivery partners and implemen\n  Source: `strategies/home-energy-ratings-disclosure-framework-version-2.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Electricity+Infrastructure+Investment+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- a consortium of representatives including the Northern\nTerritory Government. A major project is the Alice Springs Future Grid\nxxxv NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board (established under the that includes modelling, microgrid trials, household battery and tariff\nElectricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020) has provided a plan trials, developing new cloud forecasting techniques, dynamic export and\nfor the NSW renewable energy sector which sets out how to cost- dispatch of solar PV, and an investigation into wind resources.\neffectively drive sustainable growth a\n  Source: `strategies/nrescap-summary-government-initiatives.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Services) Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Electricity+Services%29+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- distribution network visibility, network\nconnections, supporting support efficient and security and reliability.\neffective DER integration with the WA grid.\nElectricity Industry Amendment (Alternative Enacted in April 2024. Customer protection and engagement,\nElectricity Services) Act 2024 (WA) [NEW] embedded networks, on-site power\nExtends mandatory customer protections to new arrangements, virtual power plants.\nand emerging electricity services. When a service is\nregulated, providers will need to register with a\nregulator (the Economic Regula\n  Source: `strategies/National-20Consumer-20Energy-20Resources-20-28CER-29-20Roadmap-20Implementation-.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Emissions Reduction Objectives) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Emissions+Reduction+Objectives%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__26.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ission (AEMC)\nAustralian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\nAustralian Energy Regulator (AER)\nWestern Australia’s Economic Regulation Authority (ERA).\nThe amended energy objectives took effect from September 2023. See the\nStatutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Emissions Reduction Objectives) Act 2023\n.\nReform process and consultation\nOn 12 August 2022, Energy Ministers agreed to fast-track introducing the emissions reduction objective.\nOfficials then released an initial\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Emissions Reduction Objectives) Bill 2022\n(PDF 98 KB)\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__26.html`\n\n### Jobs and Investment) Investment Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Jobs+and+Investment%29+Investment+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- stry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\nEnergy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshore Electricity\nAdministration Act Geothermal Energy Act Contractors Act 1978 Infrastructure Act 2021\n1987 2000 + regulations\nClimate Change and Energy Pipelines Act Victorian Renewable\nG\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### KB National Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=KB+National+Electricity+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- mmunique 8 June 2022 (DOCX 97 KB)\nDocuments\nAttachment\nSize\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\n334.26 KB\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\n284.1 KB\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.22 KB\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.92 KB\nInformation paper – Wholesale Market Monitoring - 2023\n86.11 KB\nAmending the Australian Energy Regulator wholesale market monitoring framework - Proposed legislative changes\n1.1\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### KB National Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=KB+National+Gas+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\n334.26 KB\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\n284.1 KB\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.22 KB\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n59.92 KB\nInformation paper – Wholesale Market Monitoring - 2023\n86.11 KB\nAmending the Australian Energy Regulator wholesale market monitoring framework - Proposed legislative changes\n1.15 MB\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 20\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### Kenbi Land Trust Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Kenbi+Land+Trust+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 92\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Lake Land Rights Act 1984\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Lake+Land+Rights+Act+1984\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981 1992\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Acquisition (Pastoral Leases) Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Land+Acquisition+%28Pastoral+Leases%29+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisition (Pastoral Leases)\nAct 1982\nLand Acquisition Act 1978\nNorthern Territory Land\nCorporation Act 1986\nPlanning Act 1999\nSpecial Purposes Leases Act 1953\nLand Title Act 2000\nLake Eyre Basin Intergovernment\nAgreemen t Act 2009\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS - ENERGY\nAustralian Capital\nQueensland New\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Acquisition Act 1978\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Land+Acquisition+Act+1978\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 19\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisition (Pastoral Leases)\nAct 1982\nLand Acquisition Act 1978\nNorthern Territory Land\nCorporation Act 1986\nPlanning Act 1999\nSpecial Purposes Leases Act 1953\nLand Title Act 2000\nLake Eyre Basin Intergovernment\nAgreemen t Act 2009\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS - ENERGY\nAustralian Capital\nQueensland New South Wales Western Austr\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Administration Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Land+Administration+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20A-20--20First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy-20Case-20Study-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- on of the projects.\nThis initiative has yielded results, with YEC’s projects now some of the most advanced renewable\nenergy projects in WA (on land where Native Title exists), having already secured:\n• Section 91 Licence to Occupy Crown Land granted under the Land Administration Act\n1997 (WA), providing permission to commence on-ground investigations;\n• Registration of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement by the National Native Title\nTribunal, providing Native Title consents for the development of large-scale renewable\nenergy projects on Yindjiba\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20A-20--20First-20Nations-20Clean-20Energy-20Strategy-20Case-20Study-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Title Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Land+Title+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from Crown\nLeasehold) Act 1980\nLand Acquisition (Pastoral Leases)\nAct 1982\nLand Acquisition Act 1978\nNorthern Territory Land\nCorporation Act 1986\nPlanning Act 1999\nSpecial Purposes Leases Act 1953\nLand Title Act 2000\nLake Eyre Basin Intergovernment\nAgreemen t Act 2009\nLEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS - ENERGY\nAustralian Capital\nQueensland New South Wales Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Victoria Commonwealth\nTerritory\n9\n\n[page 10]\nOFFICIAL\nEnergy (Renew\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Liquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Liquid+Fuel+Emergency+Act+1984\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__25.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- d on emergency management given the increasing complexity and interdependence of energy systems across liquid fuels, gas and electricity.\nNational Oil Supplies Emergency Committee (NOSEC)\nThe NOSEC was established in 2002 in response to requirements under the\nLiquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984\n(LFE Act). NOSEC's role was further reinforced with the establishment of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in 2006.\nNOSEC provides advice and information to the Australian Government and state and territory governments on issues confronting national supply\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__25.html`\n\n### Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Manatunga+Land%29+Act+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 93 Aboriginal Lands Act Native Title Act\n1991 Act 1983 Act 1997 Act 2013 Act 1995 1991\nTorres Strait Islander Anangu Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981 1992\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 S\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Maralinga+Tjarutja+Aboriginal+Land+Rights+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Act 2013 Act 1995 1991\nTorres Strait Islander Anangu Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981 1992\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aborigi\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Miscellaneous Acts Amendment (Aboriginal Community Living Areas) Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Miscellaneous+Acts+Amendment+%28Aboriginal+Community+Living+Areas%29+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title (South Aboriginal Land Act 1978 Traditional Owner\nAustralia) Act 1994 Settlement Act 2010\nKenbi Land Trust Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lan\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Electricity+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the following Bill, Rules and Regulations to the South Australian Parliament:\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nA South Australian version of the Bill is currently before parliament. Once this Bill passes through parliament that a South Australian version of the regulations can be made.\nFollowing passage o\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### National Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Gas+Amendment+%28Wholesale+Market+Monitoring%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- an Parliament:\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Bill 2023\nNational Energy Laws Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Regulations 2023\nNational Electricity Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nNational Gas Amendment (Wholesale Market Monitoring) Rules 2023\nA South Australian version of the Bill is currently before parliament. Once this Bill passes through parliament that a South Australian version of the regulations can be made.\nFollowing passage of the reforms an initial rules package will be made by the relev\n  Source: `pages/taskforces-index__23.html`\n\n### National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Uniform+Legislation%29+Act+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ty Supply Electricity Industry Act Hydrogen and Electricity Supply National Electricity Victorian Climate Climate Change Act\nTransformation and Act 1995 2004 Renewable Energy Act Industry Act 1995 (Northern Territory) Change Act 2017 2022\nJobs) Act 2024 2023 (National Uniform\nLegislation) Act 2015\nClean Economy Jobs Electricity WA Energy Legislation Electricity Act 1996 Electricity Reform Act Renewable Energy\nAct 2024 Infrastructure 2000 (Jobs and Investment)\nInvestment Act 2020 Act 2017\nEnergy and Utilities Petroleum and Electrical Workers and Offshor\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### New South Wales Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=New+South+Wales+Electricity+Infrastructure+Investment+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- party contracting. – RWE Renewables473\nThe CIS will also reduce the participation in the contracts market, which could cause liquidity\nproblems. – AEC474\n470 For example, SEC Victoria (2025), SEC to power 5% of Victoria’s electricity market, and provisions in New South Wales Electricity\nInfrastructure Investment Act 2020, Section 52.\n471 Origin (2025), Submission to the NEM Review Draft Report consultation, p 19.\n472 AFMA (2025), Submission to the Initial NEM Review consultation, p 6.\n473 RWE Renewables (2025), Submission to the Initial NEM Review consultation, p 3.\n474 AEC (\n  Source: `reviews/national-electricity-market-wholesale-market-settings-review-final-report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Nitmiluk+%28Katherine+Gorge%29+National+Park+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Act 2011 Advancing the Treaty\nProcess with Aboriginal\nVictorians Act 2018\nMiscellaneous Acts Amendment\n(Aboriginal Community Living\nAreas) Act 1989\nCoburg Peninsula Aboriginal\nLand, Sanctuary and Marine Park\nAct 1981\nEnvironment Protection Act 2019\nNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)\nNational 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Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Aboriginal Land Aboriginal Land Rights\nLand Act 1991 Yankunytjatjara Land Territory) Act 1976 (Manatunga Land) Act Act 1976\nRights Act 1981 1992\nLand Act 1994 Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 Aboriginal Land (Lake\nLand Rights Act 1984 (Cth) Condah and\nFramlingham Forest)\nAct 1987\nNative Title\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Northern Territory Land Corporation Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Northern+Territory+Land+Corporation+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Appendix-20B-20--20Jurisdictional-20programs-20and-20targets.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ge)\nNational Park Act 1989\nSoil Conservation and Land\nUtilisation Act 1969\nTerritory Parks and Wildlife\nConservation Act 1976\nCrown Lands Freehold\n(Conversion from 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