Code amendments
Electricity Industry Participation Code (Hedge Disclosure Obligations) Amendment 2026
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Code amendment omnibus #6 - Decision paper30 April 2026, 65 pages
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Code amendment omnibus #6 - Consultation paper12 January 2026, 85 pages
Explanatory note
This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 comes into force on 1 August 2026
The amendment amends the hedge disclosure obligations to:
(a) improve identification of power purchase agreements and firming arrangements;
(b) introduce timeframes and processes for disclosing novel contracts;
(c) require consistent disclosure of demand response arrangements; and
(d) provide the Authority with discretion not to publish information on a risk management contract if doing so would not achieve the purpose of ensuring accurate comparison of risk management contracts and development of accurate contract curves.
Legislative information
| Title | Electricity Industry Participation Code (Hedge Disclosure Obligations) 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Notification date | 14 May 2026 |
| Commencement date | 1 August 2026 |
| End date | Not applicable |
| Consolidation as at date | Not applicable |
| Related instruments | Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 |