Sch 4Modifications for wholesale electricity markets and network service providers

Schedule 4—Modifications for wholesale electricity markets and network service providers **1 Definitions** 1.1 Section 2 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if— (a) before "In this Law" there were inserted "(1)"; and Sch. 4 cl. 1.1(b) amended by No. 33/2021 s. 19(1)(2). (b) the following definitions were inserted in it (in the appropriate alphabetical place)— "***civil penalty provision***—see section 2AA(1); ***conduct provision***—see section 2AA(2); ***connection service*** means a connection service within the meaning of the Rules; ***energy ombudsman*** means a person administering a customer dispute resolution scheme approved by the Essential Services Commission that is referred to in section 28 of the *Electricity Industry Act 2000* of Victoria; ***National Gas Law*** means the National Gas Law set out in the Schedule to the *National Gas (South Australia) Act 2008* of South Australia; ***National Gas Rules*** has the same meaning as in the National Gas Law; ***retail customer*** means a person to whom electricity is sold by a retailer, and supplied in respect of connection points, for the premises of the person, and includes a person (or a person who is of a class of persons) prescribed by the Rules for the purposes of this definition; ***retailer*** has the same meaning as in the *Electricity Industry Act 2000* of Victoria; ***Rule dispute*** means a dispute between persons in relation to a matter or thing arising under the Rules in respect of which the Rules provide that the dispute must be resolved in accordance with the Rules;"; and (c) for the definition of ***end user*** there were substituted— "***end user*** means a person who acquires electricity for consumption purposes, and includes a retail customer;"; and (d) the definitions of ***recognised energy industry ombudsman*** and ***relevant participant*** were omitted; and (e) at the end of the section there were inserted— "(2) A reference in this Law to an end user includes a reference to a prospective end user.". Sch. 4 cl. 2 substituted by No. 33/2021 s. 19(3). **2 Section 2A substituted and new section 2AA inserted** 2.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for section 2A there were substituted— "**2A—Meaning of access dispute** An access dispute is— (a) a dispute between a network service user (or prospective network service user) and a network service provider about an aspect of access to an electricity network service specified by the Rules to be an aspect to which Part 10 applies; or (b) without limiting [paragraph (a)](#id7d17d1f9_aa43_494a_ac1d_9aecdf5b287d_2)—a dispute between a retail customer (or other person specified by the Rules) and a regulated distribution system operator about an aspect of access to a connection service specified by the Rules to be an aspect to which Part 10 applies. **2AA—Meaning of civil penalty provision and conduct provision** (1) A civil penalty provision is— (a) a provision of this Law specified in the Table at the foot of this subsection; or (ba) a reliability obligation civil penalty provision; or (c) a provision of this Law (other than an offence provision) or the Rules that is prescribed by the Regulations to be a civil penalty provision. **Table** | **Provision** | **Section heading** | | Section 11(1), (2), (3) and (4) | Electricity market activities in this jurisdiction | | Section 14A | Regulated transmission system operator must comply with transmission determination | | Section 14B | Regulated distribution system operator must comply with distribution determination | | Section 14P(1) and (3) | Obligation to report net contract position | | Section 18ZC(1) and (2) | Obligation of regulated entities to keep records | | Section 18ZD | Obligation of regulated entities to provide information and data about compliance | | Section 18ZF(1) and (3) | Compliance audits by regulated entities | | Section 28N | Compliance with regulatory information notice that is served | | Section 28O | Compliance with general regulatory information order | | Section 50D(1) | Network agreement | | Section 50F(1), (4) and (5) | Augmentation | | Section 53C(3) and (4) | Compliance with market information instrument | | | | | | | | Section 136 | Compliance with access determination | | Section 157(1) | Preventing or hindering access | (1a) A reliability obligation civil penalty provision is section 14R(2). (2) A conduct provision is a provision of this Law (other than an offence provision) or the Rules that is prescribed by the Regulations to be a conduct provision.". 3 New section 10A inserted 3.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 10 there were inserted— "**10A—Corporations Act displacement** (1) The National Electricity (Victoria) Regulations may declare a relevant provision to be a Corporations legislation displacement provision for the purposes of section 5G of the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth in relation to the provisions of Chapter 5 of that Act. ***relevant provision*** means a provision of the Rules that relates to any of the following: (a) the application by AEMO of money in any security deposit fund; (b) the functions of AEMO under procedures relating to defaults by retailers.". **4 Electricity market activities in this jurisdiction** 4.1 Section 11 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if— (a) for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of section 11(1) there were substituted "section 2AA(1)"; and (b) for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of section 11(2) there were substituted "section 2AA(1)"; and (c) for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of section 11(3) there were substituted "section 2AA(1)"; and (d) for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of section 11(4) there were substituted "section 2AA(1)". **5 Regulated transmission system operator must comply with transmission determination** 5.1 Section 14A of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of that section there were substituted "section 2AA(1)". **6 Regulated distribution system operator must comply with distribution determination** 6.1 Section 14B of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of that section there were substituted "section 2AA(1)". **7 Functions and powers of AER** 7.1 Section 15(1)(c)(i) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participants" in that paragraph there were substituted "persons". **8 Manner in which AER performs AER economic regulatory functions or powers** 8.1 Section 16(2)(b) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if after the word "economic" in that paragraph there were inserted "regulatory". **9 Compliance with regulatory information notice that is served** 9.1 Section 28N of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— **10 Compliance with general regulatory information order** 10.1 Section 28O of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— **11 Section 28ZD substituted** 11.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for section 28ZD there were substituted— "**28ZD—Use of information provided under a notice under section 28 or a regulatory information instrument** The AER may use information provided to it by a person in compliance with a notice under section 28 or a regulatory information instrument for any purposes connected with the performance or exercise of a function or power of the AER under— (a) this Law or the Rules; or (b) the National Gas Law or the National Gas Rules.". **12 AER enforcement guidelines** 12.1 Section 28ZF(1) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if— (a) in paragraph (b), for the reference to "section 74." in that paragraph there were substituted "section 74; or"; and (b) after paragraph (b) there were inserted— "(c) accepting an enforceable undertaking under section 59A.". **13 New sections 28ZH and 28ZI inserted** 13.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 28ZG there were inserted— "**28ZH—Single documentation** (1) This section applies if the AER is authorised to prepare a document under this Law or the Rules for a purpose and is also authorised to prepare a document or documents under any of the following: (a) the National Gas Law; (b) the National Gas Rules, for the same or a similar, related or corresponding purpose. (2) The AER may satisfy the requirements of this Law and the Rules regarding the document under this Law and the Rules by preparing and making (and where relevant publishing) a single document. **Note—** See also section 68A of the National Gas Law. **28ZI—Use of information** (1) The AER may use the information obtained under this Law or the Rules for a purpose connected with the performance or exercise of a function or power of the AER under any of the following: (a) the National Gas Law; (b) the National Gas Rules. (2) The AER may use the information obtained under any such Law or Rules for a purpose connected with the performance or exercise of a function or power of the AER under this Law or the Rules. (3) This section does not limit any other provision of this Law that provides for the use of information obtained under this Law or the Rules. **Note—** See also section 68B of the National Gas Law.". **14 Network agreement** 14.1 Section 50D(1) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— Subsection (1) is a civil penalty provision.". **15 Augmentation** 15.1 Section 50F of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the reference to "section 58" in the note at the foot of that section there were substituted "section 2AA(1)". **16 Compliance with market information instrument** 16.1 Section 53C(3) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— Subsection (3) is a civil penalty provision.". 16.2 Section 53C(4) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— Subsection (4) is a civil penalty provision.". **17 Disclosure required or permitted by law etc.** 17.1 Section 54C(2) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for paragraph (f) there were substituted— "(f) if the information is reasonably required by an energy ombudsman to resolve a dispute between a Registered participant and a retail customer but the information is not end-use consumer information—the energy ombudsman;". **18 Omission of section 58** 18.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if section 58 were omitted. **19 New Division 1A of Part 6 inserted** 19.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if after Division 1 of Part 6 there were inserted— "**Division 1A—Enforceable undertakings** **59A—Enforceable undertakings** (1) The AER may accept a written undertaking given by a person for the purposes of this section in connection with a matter in relation to which the AER has a function or power under this Law or the Rules. (2) A person may withdraw or vary the undertaking at any time, but only with the consent of the AER. (3) If the AER considers that the person who gave the undertaking has breached any of its terms, the AER may apply to the Court for an order under [subsection (4)](#idef1144e4_78de_496b_aad0_779426fe11). (4) If the Court is satisfied that the person has breached a term of the undertaking, the Court may make any or all of the following orders: (a) an order directing the person to comply with that term of the undertaking; (b) an order directing the person to pay the Commonwealth an amount up to the amount of any financial benefit that the person has obtained directly or indirectly and that is attributable to the breach; (c) an order that the Court considers appropriate directing the person to compensate any other person who has suffered loss or damage as a result of the breach; (d) any other order that the Court considers appropriate.". **20 Time limit within which AER may institute proceedings** 20.1 Section 60 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if— (a) before "A proceeding" there were inserted "(1)"; and (b) for the words "relevant participant" in that section there were substituted "person"; and (c) at the end of that section there were inserted— "(2) A person, other than the AER, may only institute a proceeding for a breach of a conduct provision by another person within 6 years after the date on which the breach occurred.". **21 Proceedings for breaches of a provision of this Law, the Regulations or the Rules that are not offences** 21.1 Section 61(1), (2), (3) and (4) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in those subsections) there were substituted "person". **22 New sections 61A and 61B inserted** Sch. 4 cl. 22.1 amended by No. 33/2021 s. 19(4). 22.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 61 there were inserted— "**61A—Proceedings for declaration that a person has breached a conduct provision** (1) The Court may make an order, on application by a person other than the AER, declaring that another person has breached a conduct provision. (2) If the order declares a person has breached a conduct provision, the order may include one or more of the following: (a) an order that the person cease, within a specified period, the act, activity or practice constituting the breach; (b) an order that the person take such action, or adopt such practice, as the Court requires for remedying the breach or preventing a recurrence of the breach; (c) an order that the person implement a specified program for compliance with this Law, the Regulations and the Rules; (d) an order of a kind prescribed by the Regulations. (3) If a person has engaged, or is engaging or proposing to engage in any conduct in breach of a conduct provision, the Court may, on application by another person (other than the AER), grant an injunction— (a) restraining the first mentioned person from engaging in the conduct; and (b) if, in the Court's opinion, it is desirable to do so—requiring the first mentioned person to do something. (4) The power of the Court under [subsection (3)](#id3812e4d1_e9ed_4587_9667_78d0ae4dfd) to grant an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct of a particular kind may be exercised— (a) if the Court is satisfied that the person has engaged in conduct of that kind—whether or not it appears to the Court that the person intends to engage again, or to continue to engage, in conduct of that kind; or (b) if it appears to the Court that, if an injunction is not granted, it is likely that the person will engage in conduct of that kind—whether or not the person has previously engaged in conduct of that kind and whether or not there is an imminent danger of substantial damage to any person if the person engages in conduct of that kind. **61B—Actions for damages by persons for breach of conduct provisions** A person other than the AER who suffers loss or damage by conduct of another person that was done in breach of a conduct provision may recover the amount of the loss or damage by action against that other person in a court of competent jurisdiction.". **23 Matters for which there must be regard in determining amount of civil penalty** 23.1 Section 64 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in that section) there were substituted "person". **24 Conduct in breach of more than one civil penalty provision** 24.1 Section 67(1) and (2) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in those subsections) there were substituted "person". **25 Section 68 substituted and new section 68A inserted** 25.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for section 68 there were substituted— "**68—Persons involved in breach of civil penalty provision or conduct provision** (1) A person must not— (a) aid, abet, counsel or procure a breach of a civil penalty provision or conduct provision by another person; or (b) be in any way directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in, or a party to, a breach of a civil penalty provision or conduct provision by another person. (2) This Law applies to a person who breaches [subsection (1)](#id78b65db2_9ea6_486a_b765_071e148f31) in relation to a civil penalty provision or conduct provision as if the person were a person who has breached the civil penalty provision or conduct provision. **68A—Attempt to breach civil penalty provision** A person who attempts to commit a breach of a civil penalty provision commits a breach of that provision.". **26 Civil penalties payable to the Commonwealth** 26.1 Section 69 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" in that section there were substituted "person". **27 Power to serve a notice** 27.1 Section 74(1) and (2) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in those subsections) there were substituted "person". **28 Form of notice** 28.1 Section 75(i) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" in that paragraph there were substituted "person". **29 Withdrawal of notice** 29.1 Section 79(1) and (2) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in those subsections) there were substituted "person". **30 Payment expiates breach of civil penalty provision** 30.1 Section 81 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" in that section there were substituted "person". **31 Conduct in breach of more than one civil penalty provision** 31.1 Section 83(1) and (2) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for the words "relevant participant" (wherever occurring in those subsections) there were substituted "person". **32 Section 86 substituted** Sch. 4 cl. 32.1 amended by No. 33/2021 s. 19(5). 32.1 The NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for section 86 there were substituted— "**86—Corporations also in breach if officers and employees are in breach** If an officer or employee of a corporation commits an act, which is within the scope of the actual or apparent authority of the officer or employee, that would, if that act were committed by the corporation, constitute a breach of a provision of this Law, the Regulations or the Rules, the corporation is taken to have contravened that provision.". **33 AEMC may make Rules that are consequential to a Rule request** 33.1 Section 91B of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if for subsection (1) of that section there were substituted— "(1) Despite section 91(2), the AEMC may, having regard to a request to make a Rule under section 91(1), make a Rule under this Law or the National Gas Law that is necessary or consequential, or corresponds, to the Rule.". **34 Immunity in relation to failure to supply electricity** 34.1 Section 120 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if— (a) after subsection (2) of that section there were inserted— "(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to an agreement between a retailer, or a regulated distribution system operator, and a person who is a small customer."; and (b) in subsection (4) of that section the following definitions were inserted (in the appropriate alphabetical place)— "***business customer*** means a customer who is not a residential customer; ***business premises*** means premises of a business customer, other than premises used solely or principally for personal, household or domestic use; ***customer*** means a person— (a) to whom electricity is sold for premises by a retailer; or (b) who proposes to purchase electricity for premises from a retailer; ***residential customer*** means a customer who purchases electricity principally for personal, household or domestic use at premises; ***small customer*** means a customer— (a) who is a residential customer; or (b) who is a business customer who consumes less than the prescribed amount of electricity at business premises;". **35 Compliance with access determination** 35.1 Section 136 of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that section there were inserted— **36 Preventing or hindering access** 36.1 Section 157(1) of the NEL applies as a law of Victoria as if at the foot of that subsection there were inserted— Subsection (1) is a civil penalty provision.". Endnotes 1 General information See [www.legislation.vic.gov.au](http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au) for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information. *Minister's second reading speech—* *Legislative Assembly: 24 February 2005* *Legislative Council: 24 March 2005* The long title for the Bill for this Act was "to make provision for the operation of the national electricity market, to repeal the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 1997**, to amend the **Electricity Industry Act 2000**, the **Electricity Industry (Residual Provisions) Act 1993** and the **Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984** and for other purposes." **Constitution Act 1975:** *Section 85(5) statement:* *Legislative Assembly: 24 February 2005* *Legislative Council: 24 March 2005* *Absolute majorities:* *Legislative Assembly: 23 March 2005* *Legislative Council: 20 April 2005* The **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** was assented to on 27 April 2005 and came into operation on 1 July 2005: Special Gazette (No. 120) 28 June 2005 page 2. INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA) Style changes Section 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act. References to ILA s. 39B Sidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided section or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subsections or subclauses, the original section or clause becomes subsection or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original section or clause. Interpretation As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects: • Headings All headings included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act. Any heading inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act. 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See section 36(3)(3D)(3E). 2 Table of Amendments This publication incorporates amendments made to the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** by Acts and subordinate instruments. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **Statute Law Revision Act 2007, No. 28/2007** | Assent Date: | 26.6.07 | | Commencement Date: | S. 3(Sch. item 44) on 27.6.07: s. 2(1) | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Act 2007, No. 66/2007** (as amended by No. 59/2008) | Assent Date: | 11.12.07 | | Commencement Date: | S. 6 on 12.12.07: s. 2(2); ss 3–4 on 1.1.08: Government Gazette 20.12.07 p. 3118; s. 5 on 1.1.09: s. 2(3) | **Energy Legislation Amendment (Australian Energy Market Operator) Act 2009, No. 23/2009** | Assent Date: | 17.6.09 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 3, 4 on 1.7.09: Special Gazette (No. 222) 30.6.09 p. 1 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Electricity Industry Amendment (Premium Solar Feed-in Tariff) Act 2009, No. 41/2009** | Assent Date: | 5.8.09 | | Commencement Date: | S. 15 on 1.11.09: Government Gazette 29.10.09 p. 2729 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment Act 2010, No. 55/2010** | Assent Date: | 14.9.10 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 38–44 on 14.10.10: Government Gazette 14.10.10 p. 2404 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Personal Property Securities (Statute Law Revision and Implementation) Act 2010, No. 74/2010** | Assent Date: | 19.10.10 | | Commencement Date: | S. 29 on 30.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 3 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Electricity Industry Amendment (Transitional Feed-in Tariff Scheme) Act 2011, No. 64/2011** | Assent Date: | 22.11.11 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 23, 24 on 1.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 407) 13.12.11 p. 1 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012, No. 21/2012** | Assent Date: | 8.5.12 | | Commencement Date: | S. 239(Sch. 6 item 29) on 1.7.12: Special Gazette (No. 214) 28.6.12 p. 1 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2012, No. 51/2012** | Assent Date: | 18.9.12 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 10, 11 on 27.9.12: Special Gazette (No. 324) 26.9.12 p. 1 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Legislation Amendment (Flexible Pricing and Other Matters) Act 2013, No. 11/2013** | Assent Date: | 13.3.13 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 11–19 on 18.4.13: Special Gazette (No. 141) 16.4.13 p. 2 | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Statute Law Revision Act 2013, No. 70/2013** | Assent Date: | 19.11.13 | | Commencement Date: | S. 4(Sch. 2 item 33) on 1.12.13: s. 2(1) | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Act 2015, No. 46/2015** | Assent Date: | 22.9.15 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 3, 4 on 1.11.15: Special Gazette (No. 317) 27.10.15 p. 1 | **National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Act 2016, No. 24/2016** | Assent Date: | 10.5.16 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 3–6 on 1.7.16: Special Gazette (No. 194) 21.6.16 p. 1 | **Energy Legislation Amendment (Feed-in Tariffs and Improving Safety and Markets) Act 2017, No. 1/2017** | *Assent Date:* | 14.2.17 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 16–18 on 1.1.18: s. 2(3) | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2019, No. 20/2019** | *Assent Date:* | 2.7.19 | | *Commencement Date:* | S. 185 on 1.7.20: Special Gazette (No. 328) 30.6.20 p. 1 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Essential Services Commission Amendment (Governance, Procedural and Administrative Improvements) Act 2019, No. 21/2019** | *Assent Date:* | 20.8.19 | | *Commencement Date:* | S. 26 on 6.12.19: Special Gazette (No. 496) 3.12.19 p. 1 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Safety Legislation Amendment (Victorian Energy Safety Commission and Other Matters) Act 2020, No. 4/2020** | *Assent Date:* | 25.2.20 | | *Commencement Date:* | S. 56 on 1.1.21: s. 2(2) | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Act 2020, No. 10/2020** | *Assent Date:* | 24.3.20 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 3, 4 on 25.3.20: s. 2 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2020, No. 28/2020** | *Assent Date:* | 20.10.20 | | *Commencement Date:* | S. 3 on 27.10.20: Special Gazette (No. 546) 27.10.20 p. 1 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Legislation Amendment (Licence Conditions) Act 2020, No. 37/2020** | *Assent Date:* | 1.12.20 | | *Commencement Date:* | S. 20 on 2.12.20: s. 2 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2021, No. 33/2021** | Assent Date: | 14.9.21 | | Commencement Date: | Ss 18, 19 on 15.9.21: s. 2(1); ss 16, 17 on 1.6.22: s. 2(3) | | Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Essential Services Commission (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Amendment Act 2021, No. 41/2021** | *Assent Date:* | 19.10.21 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 129–131 on 1.12.21: Special Gazette (No. 673) 30.11.21 p. 1 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2023, No. 24/2023** | *Assent Date:* | 5.9.23 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 3, 4 on 6.9.23: s. 2 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid) Act 2024, No. 15/2024** | *Assent Date:* | 14.5.24 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 4–8 on 15.5.24: s. 2(1); ss 9, 10 on 5.3.25: s. 2(3) | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Act 2025, No. 38/2025** | *Assent Date:* | 16.9.25 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 4–36(1), 37–57 on 1.11.25: Special Gazette (No. 588) 28.10.25 p. 1 | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | **Energy and Other Legislation Amendment (Resilience Reforms and Other Matters) Act 2026, No. 9/2026** | *Assent Date:* | 11.3.26 | | *Commencement Date:* | Ss 16–27 on 12.3.26: s. 2(1) | | *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005** | ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 Explanatory details No entries at date of publication.