Code amendments

Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Trading Conduct Provisions) 2021


Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) comes into force on 30 June 2021.

The amendment replaces clauses 13.5A with a new clause 13.5A and repeals clause 13.5B in Part 13 of the Code and makes a change to Part 1 of the Code to repeal the definition of "pivotal". The purpose of the amendment is to provide trading conduct provisions which are clearer than the current high standard of trading conduct provisions by identifying the conduct required of generators and ancillary service agents when an offer or reserve offer is submitted or revised. The amendment also removes the safe harbour provisions.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Trading Conduct Provisions) 2021
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 11 May 2021
Notification date 1 June 2021
Commencement date 30 June 2021
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010