Code amendment omnibus

Code amendment omnibus #7

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Decision

Thanks to all who provided feedback on this consultation. The Authority has decided to make the following amendments:

  • operational improvements to new electricity billing obligations relating to undercharged amounts (effective 1 April 2027)
  • clarifications to the definition of a generally available retail tariff plan (effective 30 October 2026)
  • technical and non-controversial amendments (effective 30 October 2026).

We intend to make decisions on the remaining omnibus #7 proposals (AUFLS director certification and clarifications to Consumer Care Obligations) in late 2026.

Code amendment omnibus 7: Improving undercharging requirements and clarifying retail tariff plans - Decision paper

Consultation

This consultation sought feedback on a range of discrete changes to the Electricity Industry Participation Code (Code). The proposals would:

  • make refinements to upcoming retailer requirements relating to undercharging and back-billed amounts
  • clarify that ‘generally available retail tariff plans’ include plans that require specific equipment, end-use or load profiles eg, electric vehicle and solar plans
  • clarify the application of ‘business days’ and ‘retention periods’ in Part 11A of the Code
  • require annual director certification of compliance with automatic under-frequency load shedding obligations
  • make two minor technical drafting corrections to the Code.

The proposals respond to operational improvements identified by the Authority and aim to make the Code obligations clearer and easier for participants to apply, while maintain existing consumer protections.

Consultation paper

Code amendment omnibus #7 - Consultation paper

Submissions

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