On 28 November 2024, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) published a final rule to achieve universal smart meter deployment in the NEM by 2030. The final rule introduces a package of reforms designed to accelerate the deployment of smart meters and unlock the benefits of smart meter data.
AEMO has concluded its consultation on the Retail Electricity Market Procedures under the National Electricity Rules (NER). The consultation focused on changes to AEMO's MSATS procedures regarding Legacy Meter Replacement Plans and Defect management, designed to accelerate the deployment of smart meters.
Other matters addressed in this Final Report include:
- The AEMO review of the processes for Retailers of Last Resort (RoLR).
- Issues and Change Forms (ICFs) raised by the ERCF.
- Anomalies in Embedded Network settlements.
This consultation was consulted in accordance with the Rules consultation requirements detailed in clause 8.9 of the National Electricity Rules.
For queries, please contact: NEM.Retailprocedureconsultations@aemo.com.au
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First stage
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Second stage
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Final stage
First stage documents
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05/08/2024
Metering Services Review Package 1 Time Limit Extension
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29/05/2024
Notice of First Stage Consultation - Metering Services Review Package 1
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29/05/2024
2024 Metering Services Review Package 1 Issues Paper
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29/05/2024
2024 Metering Services Review Package 1 Response Template
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Change mark procedures have been provided for*:
AEMO review of the processes for Retailers of Last Resort (RoLR)
| Procedure | Type of Change |
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| NEM RoLR Processes Part A and Part B v2.51 (change marked).pdf | Amendment |
ICF-079 NEM12 MDFF Inconsistencies
| Procedure | Type of Change |
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| MDFF Specification NEM12 NEM13 v2.7 (change marked).pdf | Amendment |
*Change Marked Procedures for Metering Services Review, ICF-077 and ICF-078 will be provided at the Draft Report stage.
First Stage submissions
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25/07/2024
AEMO - First Stage Consolidated Responses
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25/07/2024
AGL
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25/07/2024
Alinta Energy
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25/07/2024
Ausgrid
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25/07/2024
Bluecurrent
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25/07/2024
CitiPower Powercor
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25/07/2024
Endeavour Energy
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25/07/2024
Energy Australia
262.67 KB -
25/07/2024
Energy Queensland
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25/07/2024
Evoenergy
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25/07/2024
Intellihub
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25/07/2024
Origin Energy
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25/07/2024
PLUS ES
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25/07/2024
Red Lumo
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25/07/2024
SA Power Networks
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25/07/2024
TasNetworks
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25/07/2024
United Energy
332.33 KB
Second Stage Submissions
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03/04/2025
AGL
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03/04/2025
Ausgrid
271.09 KB -
03/04/2025
Bluecurrent
250.71 KB -
03/04/2025
CitiPower Powercor
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02/04/2025
Energy Queensland
215.69 KB -
03/04/2025
Intellihub
643.15 KB -
03/04/2025
Origin Energy
319.23 KB -
03/04/2025
PLUS ES
506.97 KB -
03/04/2025
Red Lumo
539.31 KB -
03/04/2025
SA Power Networks
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03/04/2025
TasNetworks
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03/04/2025
United Energy
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Metering Services Review
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 26 October 2025 |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6 (Change marked).pdf | Amendment | 26 October 2025 |
| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6.1 (Change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
| Guide to the Role of the Metering Coordinator (MC) v2.0 Change Marked | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
| Retail Electricity Market Procedures – Glossary and Framework v4.4 (change marked) | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
AEMO review of the processes for Retailers of Last Resort (RoLR)
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| NEM RoLR Processes Part A and Part B v2.51 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
ICF-077 Auto population of the LCCD based on NMI status
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
| Retail Electricity Market Procedures – Glossary and Framework v4.4 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
ICF-078 Alignment of Addressing in B2M Procedures to AS4590.1:2017
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6.1 (Change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
ICF-079 NEM12 MDFF Inconsistencies
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| MDFF Specification NEM12 NEM13 v2.7 (change marked) draft.pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
Embedded Network Settlement Anomalies
| Procedure | Type of Change | Date |
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| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 (change marked).pdf | Amendment | 1 December 2025 |
Metering Services Review
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7 | Amendment | 26 October 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6.1 | Amendment | 26 October 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6.2 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| Retail Electricity Market Procedures – Glossary and Framework v4.4 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
AEMO review of the processes for Retailers of Last Resort (RoLR)
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
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| NEM RoLR Processes Part A and Part B v2.5 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
ICF-077 Auto population of the LCCD based on NMI status
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| Retail Electricity Market Procedures – Glossary and Framework v4.4 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
ICF-078 Alignment of Addressing in B2M Procedures to AS4590.1:2017
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
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| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
| Standing Data for MSATS v6.2 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
ICF-079 NEM12 MDFF Inconsistencies
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
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| MDFF Specification NEM12 NEM13 v2.7 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |
Embedded Network Settlement Anomalies
| Procedure | Type of Change | Proposed effective date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSATS Procedures - Principles and Obligations for All Connection Points v7.1 | Amendment | 1 December 2025 | Change Marked
Clean |