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Rule 18 requires that the registry operator must conduct a self-review of its performance on a monthly basis.

In accordance with rules 12 and 13 of the Downstream Reconciliation Rules the Allocation Agent must carry out a self-review of its performance on a monthly basis.

Recommendation to the Minister for Energy - Approved
The Minister for Energy has approved the recommendation for amendments to gas governance arrangements, sent to him in November 2024.

Recommendation to the Minister for Energy
In November 2024, we made a recommendation to the Minister for Energy to make amendments to gas governance arrangements (the Gas (Downstream Reconciliation) Rules 2008 and the Gas (Switching Arrangements) Rules 2008).

What the Scheme does
The Scheme, introduced in 2010, is designed to achieve improved outcomes for small gas consumers using less than 10 terajoules of gas per year.

Information on our consultations (including background, consultation documents, submissions and recommendations) are available under the relevant work programme.  

The purpose of the Gas Governance (Critical Contingency Management) Regulations 2008 (CCM Regulations) is to achieve the effective management of critical gas outages and other security of supply contingencies without compromising long-term security of supply.

This section contains historical information on:

Firstgas CCMP proposed amendments (2024)
The Regulations Review
The Original Development

 

Retailers selling both gas and electricity are generally aligned with consumer care guidelines for the gas industry, a Gas Industry Co process suggests. Gas industry guidelines were developed in response to the Electricity Price Review’s recommended consumer care guidelines in the electricity industry.

Why these studies are important 
Regular Supply and Demand studies provide insights for industry and policymakers about the potential outcomes from decisions about possible pathways for the sector.