Explanatory note

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

The amendment amends Parts 1, 11 and 11A of the Code to improve electricity billing to make invoices clearer, more consistent, and more useful for consumers. It also introduces safeguards to protect domestic and small business consumers from unexpected back bills.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code (Improving Electricity Billing) 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 23 February 2026
Publication date 4 March 2026
Notification date 3 March 2026
Commencement date 30 October 2026
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010