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Embedded networks in NSW: new rules, more transparency, and a clear warning for landlords, developers and onsellers

July 2, 2026

The NSW reforms make embedded networks a much more visible compliance risk, requiring attention to areas such as billing, complaints handling and systems readiness. Owners, developers and on-sellers should now identify compliance responsibilities and prepare for the next phase of reforms.

South Australia’s Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM)

October 8, 2025

The Regulations for establishing and funding the South Australia Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) scheme commenced on 19 September 2025. The scheme imposes obligations on, and impacts, long-duration firm capacity providers, transmission network service providers and other market participants in South Australia.

Australian Energy Regulator Completes its Review of the Embedded Networks Exemption Framework

October 2, 2025

National Electricity Market Wholesale Settings Review: Draft Report

September 1, 2025

The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a Draft Report on the future of the National Electricity Market. The expert panel highlights increasing variability and volatility driven by renewable energy and proposes nine recommendations to strengthen spot, derivatives, and investment markets, with a focus on long-term consumer benefit.

Navigating the 2024 Offshore Safety Regulations: What You Need to Know Before June 12

June 3, 2025

Major changes are coming to Australia’s offshore safety regime. With the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2024 taking effect from 12 June 2025, operators, titleholders, and HSRs alike will face significant changes to the regulatory landscape – specifically addressing psychosocial risks, clarifying responsibilities, and strengthening worker protections. In our latest article, the Mills Oakley energy and infrastructure team unpacks what you need to know now, and what’s still to come.

National Electricity Amendment (Improving the NEM access standards – Package 1) Rule 2025

May 30, 2025

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) released a Final Determination and an updated Final Rule to improve the National Electricity Market (NEM) access standards.

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