Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 comes into force on 30 October 2026.

The amendment amends Parts 1 and 11 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to clarify the definition of ‘generally available retail tariff plan’ and make minor corrections to two forms in Schedule 11.6 relating to the authorisation of an agent to request consumption information on behalf of a consumer.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code (Clarifying Retail Tariff Plans) Amendment 2026
Principal or amendment Amendment
Consolidated version No
Empowering Act and provisions Electricity Industry Act 2010, section 38
Replacement empowering Act and provisions Not applicable
Maker name Electricity Authority
Administering agency Electricity Authority
Date made 28 September 2026
Publication date 30 September 2026
Notification date 30 September 2026
Commencement date 30 October 2026
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010