Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 ("Code") comes into force on 1 April 2021.

This amendment inserts new clauses into Part 11 of the Code relating to the provision of information to consumers on the dispute resolution scheme and on the electricity plan comparison site. The amendment:

(a) provides a framework for the provision of information by identified participants to consumers on the dispute resolution scheme and on the electricity plan comparison site;

(b) sets out specific requirements for the information that is provided;

(c) places some limitations on the required disclosures; and

(d) defines the term "related entity" for the purposes of the new clauses.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Requirements to Improve Awareness of Dispute Resolution Scheme and the Electricity Plan Comparison Site) 2020
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 7 October 2020
Notification date 14 October 2020
Commencement date 1 April 2021
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010