51 Reporting requirements and monitoring standards for Registered Participants, VicGrid and AEMO 22
52 Constitution of the Reliability Panel 24
53 Reliability Panel review process 24
54 Determination of protected events 24
55 General provisions relating to the Rules consultation procedures 25
56 Application of Part H (Augmentations) 25
57 Object of Part H (Augmentations) 25
58 Definitions in Part H (Augmentations) 25
59 VicGrid Contestability Guidelines 27
60 Planning criteria 27
61 Construction of augmentation that is not a contestable augmentation 28
62 Treatment of non-contestable augmentations below capital cost threshold 28
63 Contestable augmentations 29
64 Construction and operation of contestable augmentation 31
65 Funded augmentations that are not subject to the tender process 32
66 AER assessment of VicGrid procurement of contestable augmentations 32
67 Contractual requirements and principles 37
68 Annual planning review 37
69 Development of methodology and publication of values of customer reliability 37
70 Development of methodology and publication of values 38
71 Early termination and opting out of trial projects 38
72 Risk allocation provisions of Schedule 8.11 disapplied 38
Division 7—Chapter 9 of the Rules (Jurisdictional Derogations and Transitional Arrangements) 38
73 Fault levels 38
74 Transmission Network Pricing 38
Division 8—Chapter 10 of the Rules (Glossary) 39
75 Definitions in Glossary 39
Division 9—Chapter 11 of the Rules (Savings and Transitional Rules) 43
76 Calculation and notification of Participant fees 43
77 Participant fees in the pre-adjusted non-locational component 43
78 Amendment of initial pricing methodology by VicGrid 44
Part 3—Administration 46
Division 1—Protected information 46
79 Disclosure of protected information 46
Division 2—Immunities 46
80 Immunity—general 46
Part 4—Other matters 50
81 AEMO function to assist VicGrid 50
82 Application of section 44AAEC of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 of the Commonwealth 50
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Endnotes 51
1 General information 51
2 Table of Amendments 53
3 Explanatory details 54
Version No.001
National Electricity (Victoria) (VicGrid) Regulations 2025
S.R. No. 113/2025
Version as at
1 November 2025
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Objectives
The objectives of these Regulations are—
(a) to make modifications to the National Electricity Rules as a consequence of the enactment of the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Act 2025; and
(b) to prescribe the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation as a body that is permitted to receive protected information (as defined under the National Electricity (Victoria) Law) held by VicGrid; and
(c) to prescribe the maximum amount of VicGrid's civil monetary liability and the maximum amount of civil monetary liability of VicGrid's officers and employees for the purposes of section 55E(2) of the Act; and
(d) to confer on AEMO a function of providing services and other support to VicGrid in relation to the conferral of functions and powers on VicGrid by or under—
(i) the Act; or
(ii) the National Electricity (Victoria) Law; or
(iii) the National Electricity (Victoria) Regulations; or
(iv) the National Electricity Rules.
2 Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 12A of the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005.
3 Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 1 November 2025.
4 Definitions
In these Regulations—
Rules means the National Electricity Rules;
the Act means the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005.
Part 2—Modifications to the National Electricity Rules
Division 1—Chapter 2 of the Rules (Registered Participants and Registration)
5 Development of Participant fee structure
Clause 2.11.1(c)(5A) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "including AEMO" there were substituted "including VicGrid".
6 Budgeted revenue requirements
Clause 2.11.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for paragraph (d) there were substituted—
"(d) AEMO'sNTP function fees applicable to VicGrid as a Co-ordinating Network Service Provider under clause 2.11.3(ba) are to be treated as Participant fees recoverable from VicGrid and, for that purpose, VicGrid is to be treated as a Registered Participant.".
Division 2—Chapter 3 of the Rules (Market Rules)
7 Payment of amounts to be recovered from Co‑ordinating Network Service Providers—Consultation with VicGrid
Clause 3.6.5 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if in paragraphs (j) and (m)(1), the reference to Transmission Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
8 Register of DER information
Rule 3.7E of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (r) there were inserted—
"Interpretation
(s) In this rule—
(1) a reference to a Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid; and
(2) a reference to network is to be read as including a reference to the declared shared network.".
9 Generation information page
Rule 3.7F of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (g) there were inserted—
"(h) For the purposes of paragraph (g), a reference to a Transmission Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid in respect of key connection information relating to the declared shared network.".
10 Ancillary Services
(1) Clause 3.11.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(c1) For the purposes of paragraph (c)(2) and (3), a reference to a Transmission Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
(2) Clause 3.11.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(d) For the purposes of this clause, a reference to a Transmission Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
(3) Clause 3.11.5 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (b) there were inserted—
"(b1) For the purposes of paragraph (b)(3), a reference to a Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
11 Standing data
Clause 3.13.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) after paragraph (f) there were inserted—
"(f1) For the purposes of paragraph (f), a reference to Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid."; and
(b) after paragraph (g) there were inserted—
"(g1) For the purposes of paragraph (g), a reference to Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid."; and
(c) after paragraph (i) there were inserted—
"(i1) For the purposes of paragraph (i), a reference to Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid."; and
(d) for paragraph (q) there were substituted—
"(q) In relation to the declared transmission system of an adoptive jurisdiction:
(1) VicGrid must maintain the register referred to in paragraph (d);
(2) a declared transmission system operator must provide VicGrid with information reasonably required by VicGrid for maintaining the register; and
(3) VicGrid must, without delay, notify and provide AEMO with details of any additions or changes to the register VicGrid must maintain under subparagraph (1).".
12 Auctions and eligible persons
Clause 3.18.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (g) there were inserted—
"(g1) For the purposes of paragraph (g)(2), the reference to Transmission Network Service Providers is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
13 Auction proceeds and auction expense fees
Clause 3.18.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (f) there were inserted—
"(g) In this clause, a reference to a Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
Division 3—Chapter 4 of the Rules (Power System Security)
14 Nomenclature Standards
Rule 4.12 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if, in paragraph (e), after "Registered Participant" there were inserted "or VicGrid".
Division 4—Chapter 5 of the Rules (Network Connection Access, Planning and Expansion)
15 Purpose and Application—Part B (Network Connection and Access)
(1) Clause 5.1A.1(d) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if in paragraph (d)—
(a) after "Part B" there were inserted "and the provisions of Part C specified in paragraph (d1)"; and
(b) in subparagraph (2), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
(2) Clause 5.1A.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (d) there were inserted—
"(d1) The provisions of Part C specified for the purposes of paragraph (d) are:
(1) rule 5.6;
(2) clause 5.7.3;
(3) clause 5.7.3A;
(4) clause 5.7.5 (other than clause 5.7.5(f));
(5) rule 5.8;
(6) clause 5.9.1; and
(7) clause 5.9.2.".
(3) Clause 5.1A.1(e) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) after subparagraph (9) there were inserted—
"(9A) clause 5.14.4;".
(4) Clause 5.1A.1(f) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) after subparagraph (5) there were inserted—
"(5A) rule 5.18A;"; and
(b) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
(5) Clause 5.1A.1(g) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) after subparagraph (2) there were inserted—
"(2A) clause 5.7.4;"; and
(b) after subparagraph (4) there were inserted—
"(4A) clause 5.9.5;".
16 Principles—Part B (Network Connection and Access)
(1) Clause 5.1A.2(b) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "between a Network Service Provider and each Connection Applicant" there were substituted "between either a Network Service Provider or VicGrid and each Connection Applicant".
(2) Clause 5.1A.2(e)(2) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "AEMO," there were inserted ", and between Registered Participants and VicGrid, and between VicGrid and AEMO,".
17 Obligations of network service providers
Clause 5.2.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(ca) For the purposes of paragraph (c), the reference to the relevant Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
18 Response to connection enquiry
(1) Clause 5.3.3(b2) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "Registered Participant" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
(2) Clause 5.3.3(b4) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "and AEMO" there were substituted ", VicGrid and AEMO".
19 Application for connection to declared shared network
Rule 5.3B of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (a), for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (b), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
20 Right of entry and inspection
Clause 5.7.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (l) there were inserted—
"(m) For the purposes of this clause, a reference to a Registered Participant is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
21 Right of testing
Clause 5.7.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (k) there were inserted—
"(l) For the purposes of this clause, a reference to a Registered Participant is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
22 Routine testing of protection equipment
Clause 5.7.4(a3) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "AEMO" there were inserted "and VicGrid".
23 Testing by Registered Participants of their own plant requiring changes to normal operation
(1) Clause 5.7.5(c) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "The Network Service Provider" there were substituted "Subject to paragraph (c1), the Network Service Provider".
(2) Clause 5.7.5 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(c1) Paragraph (c)(3) and (4) do not apply to a review conducted by VicGrid.".
24 Definitions for the purposes of Part D of Chapter 5
Clause 5.10.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for the definition of RIT-T project there were substituted—
"RIT-T project:
(a) means:
(1) a project the purpose of which is to address an identified need identified by a Transmission Network Service Provider;
(2) a joint planning project if:
(i) at least one potential credible option to address the identified need includes investment in a network or non-network option on a transmission network (other than dual function assets) with an estimated capital cost greater than the cost threshold that applies under clause 5.16.3(a)(2); or
(ii) the Network Service Providers affected by the joint planning project have agreed that the regulatory investment test for transmission should be applied to the project; or
(3) an actionable ISP project; and
(b) does not include a project for an augmentation specified in the Victorian transmission plan (within the meaning of section 51 of the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 of Victoria).".
25 Transmission Annual Planning Report
Clause 5.12.2(d) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid".
26 Joint planning obligations of Transmission Network Service Providers and Distribution Network Service Providers
Clause 5.14.1(b) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid".
27 Joint planning in relation to retirement or de‑ratings of network assets forming part of the Declared Shared Network
Rule 5.14A of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if, in paragraphs (a) and (b), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
28 Regulatory investment test for transmission procedures
Clause 5.16.4(z6) and (z7) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
29 Regulatory investment test for distribution procedures
Clause 5.17.4(a)(1), (h) and (k) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "Registered Participants" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
30 Disputes in relation to application of regulatory investment test for distribution
Clause 5.17.5(a) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "Registered Participants" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
31 SENE Design and Costing Study—Interpretation
Clause 5.19.2 has the force of law in Victoria as if in paragraph (a), after "dual function asset" there were inserted "or VicGrid".
32 AEMO's and VicGrid's obligations to publish information and guidelines and provide advice
(1) Rule 5.21 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if in the heading to the rule, after "AEMO's" there were inserted "and VicGrid's".
(2) Rule 5.21(d) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(i) for "AEMO" (where secondly occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(ii) in subparagraph (1), after "Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(iii) in subparagraph (4), after "AEMO" (where first occurring) there were inserted "or between VicGrid and AEMO".
(3) Rule 5.21(e) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "Transmission Network Service Provider" (where twice occurring) there were inserted "or VicGrid".
(4) Rule 5.21(f) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid".
33 REZ design reports
Clause 5.24.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (b), for "For" there were substituted "Subject to paragraph (b1), for"; and
(b) after paragraph (b) there were inserted—
"(b1) VicGrid is not required to prepare or publish a REZ design report for a REZ if a REZ scheme declaration made for or with respect to that REZ is in force.
(b2) In paragraph (b1), REZ scheme declaration has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 of Victoria.".
Division 5—Chapter 6A of the Rules (Economic Regulation of Transmission Services)
34 Application of Chapter 6A to VicGrid and declared transmission system operators
Clause 6A.1.6 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the heading to the clause, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraphs (a) and (b), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
35 Submission of proposal, pricing methodology and information
Clause 6A.10.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (j) there were inserted—
"(k) No later than 10 businessdays after the day on which a declared transmission system operator submits to the AER a Revenue Proposal relating to the prescribed transmission services that are provided by means of, or in connection with, a transmission system:
(1) that is owned, controlled or operated by that declared transmission system operator; and
(2) to which an augmentation specified in a notice given to the declared transmission system operator under clause S6A.1.1B relates,
the declared transmission system operator must submit to VicGrid information that demonstrates that the operator has complied with clause S6A.1.1A.".
36 Development of Transmission Ring-Fencing Guidelines
Clause 6A.21.2(d) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
37 Co-ordinating Network Service Provider for a region
Clause 6A.29.1(b) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
38 Contents of Revenue Proposals—Information and matters relating to capital expenditure
Schedule 6A.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after clause S6A.1.1 there were inserted—
"S6A.1.1A Additional forecast capital expenditure requirement for declared transmission system operator
Without limiting clause S6A.1.1(1), the declared transmission system operator must include, as part of the forecast of the required capital expenditure that complies with the requirements of clause 6A.6.7, the forecast capital expenditure for augmentations that are:
(1) not contestable augmentations (within the meaning of clause 8.11.3); and
(2) specified in a notice given to the declared transmission system operator under clause S6A.1.1B.
VicGrid may, for the purposes of clause S6A.1.1A, by written notice given to the declared transmission system operator, specify augmentations that are not contestable augmentations (within the meaning of clause 8.11.3).".
39 Application of this Chapter to VicGrid etc
(1) Schedule 6A.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if in the heading to the Schedule, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
(2) Clause S6A.4.1 of Schedule 6A.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the heading to the clause, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (a)—
(i) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(ii) after "prescribed shared transmission services" there were inserted "and VicGrid's expenditures in carrying out declared network functions are to be recovered through fees charged as a Transmission Network Service Provider.".
40 Exclusions, qualifications and modifications
(1) Clause S6A.4.2 of Schedule 6A.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (c)(1), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (c)(2)—
(i) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(ii) for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(c) in paragraph (c)(3)—
(i) for "In" there were substituted "Subject to paragraph (ca), in"; and
(ii) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(d) in paragraph (c)(4)—
(i) for "AEMO's" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(ii) for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(e) in paragraph (c)(6), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(f) in paragraph (c)(7), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(g) in paragraph (c)(8)—
(i) for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(ii) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(h) in paragraph (c)(10), for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(i) in paragraph (c)(11), for "AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(j) in paragraph (d), for "AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(k) in paragraph (f)—
(i) for "AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(ii) for "AEMO's" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(l) in paragraph (g), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(m) in paragraph (h)—
(i) for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(ii) for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(n) in paragraph (j), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(o) in paragraph (k)1 and 3 to 7—
(i) for "AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(ii) for "AEMO's" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(p) in paragraphs (m) and (n), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
(2) Clause S6A.4.2 of Schedule 6A.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(ca) Clause S6A.4.2(c)(3) does not apply during the period commencing on the day on which the National Electricity (Victoria) (VicGrid) Regulations 2025 of Victoria come into operation and ending on the first anniversary of that day.".
Division 6—Chapter 8 of the Rules (Administrative Functions)
41 Application and guiding principles
Clause 8.2.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (a1), after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (h)(5B), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
42 The Dispute Resolution Adviser
Clause 8.2.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (b)(4), after "Registered Participant" (where twice occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (d), after "Registered Participants" (where twice occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid".
43 Dispute management systems of Registered Participants, VicGrid and AEMO
Clause 8.2.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the heading to the clause, after "Registered Participants" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (a), after "Registered Participant" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(c) in paragraph (b)—
(i) before "or AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(ii) in subparagraph (3), for "another Registered Participant" there were substituted "a requesting entity"; and
(iii) in subparagraph (4), for "other Registered Participants" there were substituted "requesting entities"; and
(d) in paragraph (c)—
(i) before "or AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(ii) for "another Registered Participant" there were substituted "a requesting entity"; and
(e) after paragraph (c) there were inserted—
"(d) In this clause:
requesting entity means:
(1) in the case of a request to a Registered Participant, another Registered Participant or VicGrid;
(2) in the case of a request to VicGrid, a Registered Participant; or
(3) in the case of a request to AEMO, a Registered Participant or VicGrid.".
44 Stage 1 - dispute resolution through Registered Participants' DMS
Clause 8.2.4(a) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if before "or AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
45 Stage 2 - dispute resolution process
Clause 8.2.5(e) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if before "AEMO" there were inserted "VicGrid,".
46 Effect of resolution
Clause 8.2.9(c) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if before "or AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
47 Confidentiality
Clause 8.6.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) for paragraph (d) there were substituted—
"(d) The officers of a Transmission Network Service Provider or VicGrid participating in transmission service pricing must not be involved in or associated with competitive electricity trading activities of:
(1) in the case of a Transmission Network Service Provider, any other Registered Participant; or
(2) in the case of VicGrid, a Registered Participant.
Note
This paragraph is classified as a tier 1 civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)"; and
(b) after paragraph (e) there were inserted—
"(f) For the purposes of paragraph (e), a reference to a Transmission Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
48 Indemnity to AER, AEMC, AEMO and VicGrid
Clause 8.6.5 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the heading to the clause, for "and AEMO" there were substituted ", AEMO andVicGrid"; and
(b) for "and AEMO" there were substituted ", AEMO and VicGrid"; and
(c) for "or AEMO" there were substituted ", AEMO or VicGrid".
49 Application of rules to CDR data
Rule 8.6A of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
50 Monitoring
Clause 8.7.1(b)(1) and (c)(3) of the Rules have the force of law in Victoria as if before "and AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
51 Reporting requirements and monitoring standards for Registered Participants, VicGrid and AEMO
Clause 8.7.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the heading to the clause, after "Registered Participants" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(b) after paragraph (a)(1) there were inserted—
"(1A) reporting requirements for VicGrid in relation to matters relevant to the Rules;";
(c) after paragraph (a)(3) there were inserted—
"(3A) procedures and standards applicable to VicGrid relating to information and data received by it in relation to matters relevant to the Rules; and";
(d) in paragraph (a)(5), after "Registered Participants" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(e) in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c), after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(f) in paragraph (e), after "Registered Participant" (where twice occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(g) in paragraph (f)—
(i) for "neither a Registered Participant nor AEMO must" there were substituted "a Registered Participant, VicGrid or AEMO must not"; and
(ii) after "that Registered Participant" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(h) in paragraph (g)—
(i) before "or AEMO" (where first occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(ii) for "the relevant Registered Participants and/or AEMO (as the case may be)" there were substituted "one or more of the following: a relevant Registered Participant, VicGrid and AEMO"; and
(iii) for "and (to the extent relevant) AEMO must pay such costs" there were inserted ", VicGrid or AEMO must pay any such costs"; and
(i) in paragraph (h), for "the relevant Registered Participants and/or AEMO (as the case may be)" there were substituted "one or more of the following: a relevant Registered Participant, VicGrid and AEMO".
52 Constitution of the Reliability Panel
Clause 8.8.2 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (h) there were inserted—
"(i) For the purposes of this clause, a reference to a Transmission Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
53 Reliability Panel review process
Clause 8.8.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (d), after "Registered Participants" there were inserted "and VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (h), after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
54 Determination of protected events
Clause 8.8.4(c) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after "AEMO" (where secondly occurring) there were inserted ", VicGrid".
55 General provisions relating to the Rules consultation procedures
Clause 8.9.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after paragraph (h) there were inserted—
"(h1) For the purposes this clause, a reference to a Transmission Network Service Provider is to be read as including a reference to VicGrid.".
56 Application of Part H (Augmentations)
Clause 8.11.1 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
57 Object of Part H (Augmentations)
Clause 8.11.2(5) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's".
58 Definitions in Part H (Augmentations)
Clause 8.11.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in the definition of augmentation direction, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) for the definition of relevant limit there were substituted—
"relevant limit means:
(a) for the following financial years:
(1) the financial year beginning on 1 July 2025; and
(2) the financial year beginning on 1 July 2026,
$20 million; and
(b) for any subsequent financial year, the amount calculated as follows:
)
where:
RL = the relevant limit for that financial year;
PRL = the relevant limit for the previous financial year;
CPIa = is the Consumer Price Index: All Groups Index Number Melbourne published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the quarter ending 31 March of the previous financial year;
CPIb = is the Consumer Price Index: All Groups Index Number Melbourne published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in respect of the quarter ending on 31 March of the financial year before the previous financial year."; and
(c) in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of separable augmentation, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(d) the following definition were inserted in alphabetical order—
"Contestability Guidelines means the guidelines prepared under clause 8.11.3A(a), as amended from time to time under clause 8.11.3A(b).".
59 VicGrid Contestability Guidelines
Rule 8.11 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after clause 8.11.3 there were inserted—
"8.11.3A Contestability Guidelines
(a) VicGrid may prepare guidelines for or with respect to the matters that VicGrid must take into account in determining whether an augmentation is a contestable augmentation.
(b) VicGrid may amend the Contestability Guidelines.
(c) Subject to paragraph (e), VicGrid must prepare or amend the Contestability Guidelines in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures.
(d) VicGrid must publish on its website the Contestability Guidelines as amended from time to time.
(e) Paragraph (c) does not apply to the first Contestability Guidelines prepared under paragraph (a).".
60 Planning criteria
Clause 8.11.4 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) and (2), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (b)(4), for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's".
61 Construction of augmentation that is not a contestable augmentation
Clause 8.11.5 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (a)—
(i) for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(ii) for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (b), for "AEMO" (wherever occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid".
62 Treatment of non-contestable augmentations below capital cost threshold
Rule 8.11 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after clause 8.11.5 there were inserted—
"8.11.5A Certain non-contestable augmentations below capital cost threshold authorised for purposes of section 50F of the NEL
An augmentation is authorised for the purposes of section 50F(1)(c) of the NEL if:
(1) the augmentation is not a contestable augmentation;
(2) the augmentation is the identified need which is technically and economically feasible and the estimated capital cost of that augmentation is less than the estimated capital cost provided for under clause 5.16.3(a)(2);
(3) details of the augmentation have been provided to VicGrid (as part of a list or otherwise) by the declared transmission system operator for the purpose of enabling VicGrid to prepare a Transmission Annual Planning Report; and
Note
See also clause 5.12.2(d)(4).
(4) VicGrid determines, after consulting AEMO, that the augmentation is operationally necessary and prudent.".
63 Contestable augmentations
Rule 8.11 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for clause 8.11.6 there were substituted—
"8.11.6 Contestable augmentations
(a) An augmentation of a declared shared network is a contestable augmentation if VicGrid determines it to be one in accordance with this clause.
(b) VicGrid may determine an augmentation of a declared shared network to be a contestable augmentation if VicGrid determines that:
(1) the capital cost of the augmentation is reasonably expected to exceed the relevant limit;
(2) the augmentation is a separable augmentation; and
(3) treating the augmentation as a contestable augmentation accords with the Contestability Guidelines.
(c) VicGrid may determine that an augmentation of a declared shared network is not a contestable augmentation if VicGrid determines that any one or more of the following apply:
(1) the delay in implementation that would necessarily result from treating the augmentation as a contestable augmentation would unduly prejudice power system security;
(2) it is not economical or practicable to treat the augmentation as a contestable augmentation;
(3) there is an insufficient number of possible tenderers with the capability or capacity to construct the augmentation;
(4) the cost of a competitive procurement process for the construction of the augmentation outweighs the value reasonably expected to be derived from the conduct of a competitive procurement process.".
64 Construction and operation of contestable augmentation
Clause 8.11.7 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (a), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraphs (b) and (c)(1), for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(c) in paragraphs (e), (f), (g), (h)(1) and (i), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(d) after paragraph (f) there were inserted—
"(f1) In addition, after completing the tender and evaluation process, VicGrid must:
(1) prepare a report on the outcome of the tender and evaluation process (the tender evaluation report); and
(2) give the tender evaluation report to the AER within 15 businessdays after it notifies the following persons of the outcome of the tender and evaluation process:
(A) if there was a successful tender, all the persons who submitted tenders and were unsuccessful;
(B) if there was no successful tender, every person who submitted a tender.
Note
See also clause 8.11.8B(a) and (b).".
65 Funded augmentations that are not subject to the tender process
Clause 8.11.8 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (a), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraphs (b) and (c)(1), for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(c) in paragraph (d), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
66 AER assessment of VicGrid procurement of contestable augmentations
Rule 8.11 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after clause 8.11.8 there were inserted—
"8.11.8A AER assessment of VicGrid procurements of contestable augmentations
(a) The AER may assess whether the process adopted by VicGrid for the procurement of the construction of a contestableaugmentation will achieve a competitive outcome.
(b) The AER must conduct an assessment under paragraph (a) in accordance with the guidelines prepared under clause 8.11.8F(a), as amended from time to time under clause 8.11.8F(b).
(c) In conducting an assessment under paragraph (a), the AER may have regard to:
(1) the processes adopted by VicGrid;
(2) the governance, decision-making and probity arrangements put in place by VicGrid for the procurement; and
(3) any other matter that the AER considers relevant.
(d) For the purposes of conducting an assessment under paragraph (a), the AER may make a request to VicGrid to attend any meeting held by VicGrid as part of the procurement process for the construction of a particular contestableaugmentation for the purpose of observing the conduct of the meeting.
(e) VicGrid must not unreasonably refuse a request under paragraph (d).
8.11.8B AER must prepare and give draft assessment report to VicGrid
(a) The AER must, within the specified period:
(1) prepare a draft report of the AER's assessment under clause 8.11.8A (a draft assessment report); and
(2) give the draft assessment report to VicGrid.
(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a), the specified period is 40 business days after VicGrid gives the AER the applicable tender evaluation report in accordance with clause 8.11.7(f1).
(c) In the draft assessment report the AER:
(1) must set out the AER's findings;
(2) must state whether it was reasonably satisfied that the process adopted by VicGrid for the procurement of the contestableaugmentation was genuine and appropriate in achieving a competitive outcome; and
(3) may make recommendations in relation to future procurements by VicGrid of the construction of contestableaugmentations.
(d) VicGrid may make submissions to the AER regarding the report no later than 20 business days of receiving the draft assessment report.
(e) In this clause, tender evaluation report means a report prepared under clause 8.11.7(f1).
8.11.8C AER must publish final assessment report
(a) The AER must:
(1) consider any submission VicGrid makes under clause 8.11.8B(d) regarding a draft assessment report provided to VicGrid under clause 8.11.8B(a)(2); and
(2) no later than 60 businessdays after providing the draft assessment report to VicGrid, prepare, and subject to paragraph (c), publish its final assessment report.
Note
In relation to the publication of a final assessment report, see also section 44AAF of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 of the Commonwealth and section 18 and Division 6 of Part 3 of the NEL.
(b) In a final assessment report the AER:
(1) must set out the AER's findings;
(2) must state whether it was reasonably satisfied that the process adopted by VicGrid for the procurement of the contestableaugmentation was genuine and appropriate in achieving a competitive outcome; and
(3) may make recommendations in relation to future procurements by VicGrid of the construction of contestableaugmentations.
(c) The AER may decide not to publish part of a final assessment report if satisfied it is not appropriate to publish that part, taking into account the effect of publishing the part on future procurement processes for the construction of contestable augmentations.
8.11.8D AER actions under clauses 8.11.8A to 8.11.8C
(a) A specified action of the AER in relation to the process adopted by VicGrid for the procurement of the construction of a contestableaugmentation does not affect the validity of the procurement of construction of the contestableaugmentation.
(b) In this clause, specified action of the AER means:
(1) the conduct of an assessment under clause 8.11.8A;
(2) the preparation of a draft assessment report under clause 8.11.8B; or
(3) the preparation and publication of a final assessment report under clause 8.11.8C.
8.11.8E VicGrid to give any document and information the AER reasonably requires
(a) The AER may, for the purpose of exercising a power under clause 8.11.8A, 8.11.8B or 8.11.8C request VicGrid to give the AER any document or information in VicGrid's possession, power, custody or control that relates to the process adopted by VicGrid for the procurement of the construction of a contestableaugmentation.
(b) VicGrid must accede to a request under paragraph (a) as soon as practicable and without undue delay.
8.11.8F AER guidelines for assessments of VicGrid procurements of contestable augmentations
(a) The AER must prepare and publish guidelines for the purposes of assessments it conducts under clause 8.11.8A, 8.11.8B or 8.11.8C (AER procurement assessment guidelines).
(b) The AER may amend the AER procurement assessment guidelines.
(c) The AER must prepare or amend the AER procurement assessment guidelines in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures.
(d) In addition, before preparing or amending the AER procurement assessment guidelines, the AER must consult VicGrid.
(e) The AER must publish the AER procurement assessment guidelines as amended from time to time.".
67 Contractual requirements and principles
Clause 8.11.9 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraphs (b) and (c)(2), for "AEMO's" there were substituted "VicGrid's"; and
(b) in paragraph (c)(1), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
68 Annual planning review
Clause 8.11.10 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
69 Development of methodology and publication of values of customer reliability
Rule 8.12(h) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after subparagraph (3) there were inserted—
"(3A) VicGrid;".
70 Development of methodology and publication of values
Rule 8.13(g) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after subparagraph (2) there were inserted—
"(2A) VicGrid;".
71 Early termination and opting out of trial projects
Clause 8.18.2(a)(2) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if before "or AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid".
72 Risk allocation provisions of Schedule 8.11 disapplied
Schedule 8.11 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if clauses S8.11.1 and S8.11.3(a)(1) were omitted.
Division 7—Chapter 9 of the Rules (Jurisdictional Derogations and Transitional Arrangements)
73 Fault levels
Rule 9.3A of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
74 Transmission Network Pricing
Clause 9.8.4(b) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
Division 8—Chapter 10 of the Rules (Glossary)
75 Definitions in Glossary
Chapter 10 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (b) of the definition of auction amounts, before "Network Service Providers" there were inserted "VicGrid or"; and
(b) in the definition of confidential information—
(i) for "or AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted ", AEMO or VicGrid"; and
(ii) after "by AEMO," there were inserted "VicGrid,"; and
(c) in the definition of connection point, after "Network Service Provider(s)" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(d) in the definition of considered project—
(i) in paragraph (a)(1) and (2), before "the Network Service Provider" there were inserted "VicGrid or"; and
(ii) in paragraph (a)(3), before "the Network Service Provider" there were inserted "VicGrid's or"; and
(iii) in paragraph (a)(4), before "the Network Service Provider" there were inserted "VicGrid or"; and
(e) in the definition of Co-ordinating Network Service Provider, for "A Transmission Network Service Provider" there were substituted "VicGrid or a Transmission Network Service Provider"; and
(f) in the definition of dispute management system, before "and AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(g) in the definition of DMS Contact, before "or AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(h) for the definition of early works there were substituted—
"early works
In the case of a Transmission Network Service Provider, activities undertaken by a Transmission Network Service Provider in respect of an actionable ISP project:
(a) prior to the construction of the preferred option; and
(b) which:
(1) improve the accuracy of cost estimates for that project; or
(2) facilitate that project being delivered within the timeframes specified by the most recent Integrated System Plan.
In the case of VicGrid, works undertaken by VicGrid in respect of an augmentation to the declared transmission system carried out before the commencement of the construction of the augmentation to:
(a) improve the accuracy of cost estimates for that project; or
(b) facilitate that project being delivered within a reasonable timeframe as determined by VicGrid."; and
(i) in the definition of funded augmentation, for "the Transmission Network Service Provider" there were substituted "a Transmission Network Service Provider or VicGrid"; and
(j) in the definition of identified need, after "Network Service Providers" there were inserted "or VicGrid,"; and
(k) in paragraph (b) of the definition of independent person, after "AEMO" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(l) in the definition of inertia service payment—
(i) after "a Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(ii) in paragraph (a), after "the Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(m) in the definition of maximum allowed revenue, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(n) in paragraph (b) of the definition of maximum continuous current, after "the Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(o) in the definition of network alternative support payment, after "a Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(p) in the definition of network option, after "a Network Service Provider" there were inserted or "or VicGrid"; and
(q) in the definition of network support agreement, after "a Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(r) in paragraphs (a) and (c) of the definition of NMAS (non-market ancillary service), after "Transmission Network Service Providers" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(s) in paragraph (e) of the definition of Registered Participant, after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(t) in paragraph (c) of the definition of regulatory control period, for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(u) in paragraph (g)(4) of the definition of releasable user guide, after "Network Service Provider" there were inserted "(being either VicGrid or the relevant declared transmission system operator)"; and
(v) in the definition of Rules bodies, after "AEMO" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(w) in the definition of statement of opportunities, after "Transmission Network Service Providers" there were inserted ", VicGrid"; and
(x) in paragraph (a) of the definition of system security network support payment, after "a Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(y) in the definition of system strength locational factor, after "a Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(z) in the definition of system strength service payment, after "Transmission Network Service Provider" (where twice occurring) there were inserted "or VicGrid or"; and
(za) in the definition of Transmission Annual Planning Report, after "a Transmission Network Service Provider" there were inserted "or VicGrid"; and
(zb) there were inserted, in alphabetical order, the following definition—
"VicGrid
Has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 of Victoria.".
Division 9—Chapter 11 of the Rules (Savings and Transitional Rules)
76 Calculation and notification of Participant fees
Clause 11.153.2(b) of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid".
77 Participant fees in the pre-adjusted non-locational component
Clause 11.153.3 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) in paragraph (b)(1), for "AEMO (in its capacity as a Transmission Network Service Provider)" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(b) in paragraph (b)(2), for "AEMO" there were substituted "VicGrid"; and
(c) in paragraph (c), for "AEMO" (where twice occurring) there were substituted "VicGrid".
78 Amendment of initial pricing methodology by VicGrid
Rule 11.17 of the Rules has the force of law in Victoria as if after clause 11.17.6 there were inserted—
"11.17.6A Amendment of initial pricing methodology by VicGrid
(a) Despite anything to the contrary in these Rules or guidelines made under these Rules, VicGrid may amend its initial pricing methodology if the amendment is necessary as a consequence of the enactment of the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Act 2025 of Victoria.
(b) However, VicGrid must not amend its initial pricing methodology under paragraph (a) to extend the period that methodology is in effect beyond 30 June 2028.
(c) The amendment of VicGrid's initial pricing methodology under paragraph (a), does not require the AER's approval.
(d) If VicGrid amends its initial pricing methodology under paragraph (a), it must give the AER a copy of that methodology, as amended.
(e) For the purposes of this clause, VicGrid's initial pricing methodology is the pricing methodology to which section 118 of the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Act 2025 of Victoria applies.".
Part 3—Administration
Division 1—Protected information
79 Disclosure of protected information
For the purposes of section 54C(2a)(l) of the National Electricity (Victoria) Law, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is prescribed.
Division 2—Immunities
80 Immunity—general
For the purposes of section 55E(2) of the Act, maximum amounts are prescribed as follows—
(a) the maximum amount of VicGrid's civil monetary liability to each person who suffers loss as a result of a relevant event is, in respect of that event, $2 million;
(b) however, if the amount of VicGrid's civil monetary liability to the person in respect of that event (as affected, if at all, by paragraph (a)) exceeds the prescribed amount in respect of the relevant event, the maximum amount of VicGrid's civil monetary liability to that person in respect of that event is that prescribed amount;
(c) paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply in relation to civil monetary liability for death or bodily injury;
(d) the maximum amount of the civil monetary liability of each officer or employee of VicGrid to each person who suffers loss as a result of a relevant event is, in respect of that event, $1.
(2) VicGrid must ensure that the following provisions are complied with in relation to claims against VicGrid alleging civil monetary liabilities in respect of relevant events—
(a) the claims must be dealt with in an orderly manner, without bad faith and with reasonable dispatch;
(b) a register must be maintained containing the following in relation to each claim lodged with it—
(i) a unique identifier assigned to the claim and linked to each entry in the register relating to the claim;
(ii) the date on which the claim was lodged;
(iii) the amount of the claim (if stated by the claimant);
(iv) the date or dates on which the relevant event to which the claim relates is alleged to have occurred;
(v) the date of payment of the claim;
(vi) the amount paid on the claim;
(c) separate running totals must be kept in the register of—
(i) the amounts of the claims (as stated by the claimants) in relation to relevant events alleged to have occurred during the same prescribed 12 month period; and
(ii) the amounts paid on the claims in relation to relevant events alleged to have occurred during the same prescribed 12 month period;
(d) the running totals kept in the register must be made available for inspection by the public, during ordinary business hours and at no fee;
(e) a person appointed by the AER, must be allowed, at any time during ordinary business hours, to conduct inspections of the register and other records of VicGrid and to question officers and employees of VicGrid, for the sole purpose of checking the accuracy of the register.
(3) In this regulation—
prescribed amount in respect of a relevant event means the amount obtained by deducting from $100 million the aggregate of the amounts already paid by VicGrid in discharge of VicGrid's civil monetary liabilities to persons suffering losses as a result of relevant events occurring during the same prescribed 12 month period as that in which the relevant event occurred;
prescribed 12 month period means each period of 12 months beginning on and including 13 November in any year and ending on 12 November in the following year;
relevant event means—
(a) in relation to VicGrid—a negligent act or omission, or a series of connected negligent acts or omissions, in the performance or exercise, or purported performance or exercise, of a function or power of VicGrid under the National Electricity (Victoria) Law or the Rules; and
(b) in relation to an officer or employee of VicGrid—a negligent act or omission, or a series of connected negligent acts or omissions, in the performance or exercise, or purported performance or exercise, of a function or power of VicGrid under the National Electricity (Victoria) Law or the Rules.
Part 4—Other matters
81 AEMO function to assist VicGrid
(1) AEMO has the function of providing services and other support to VicGrid in relation to the conferral of functions and powers on VicGrid by or under—
(a) the Act; or
(b) the National Electricity (Victoria) Law; or
(c) the National Electricity (Victoria) Regulations; or
(d) the Rules.
Note
See section 49(1)(h) of the National Electricity (Victoria) Law.
(2) AEMO and VicGrid may enter into an agreement, arrangement or understanding under which AEMO provides a service or other support referred to in subsection (1).
(3) Nothing in this section requires AEMO to provide a service or other support to VicGrid if AEMO and VicGrid have not entered into an agreement, arrangement or understanding for the provision of that service or support.
82 Application of section 44AAEC of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 of the Commonwealth
Section 44AAEC of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 of the Commonwealth extends to and has effect for the purposes of Rule 8.11 of the Rules as modified under these Regulations.
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Endnotes
1 General information
See www.legislation.vic.gov.au for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.
The National Electricity (Victoria) (VicGrid) Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 113/2025 were made on 28 October 2025 by the Governor in Council under section 12A of the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005, No. 8/2005 and came into operation on 1 November 2025: regulation 3.
The National Electricity (Victoria) (VicGrid) Regulations 2025 will sunset 10 years after the day of making on 28 October 2035 (see section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994).
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 regulation, rule or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subregulations, subrules or subclauses the original regulation, rule or clause becomes subregulation, subrule or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original regulation, rule or clause.
Interpretation
As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:
• Headings
All headings included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule. Any heading inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; Orders; Parts into which an Order is divided; clauses; regulations; rules; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms.
See section 36(1A)(2A)(2B).
• Examples, diagrams or notes
All examples, diagrams or notes included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule. Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Statutory Rule. See section 36(3A).
• Punctuation
All punctuation included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 forms part of that Statutory Rule. Any punctuation inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
See section 36(3B).
• Provision numbers
All provision numbers included in a Statutory Rule form part of that Statutory Rule, whether inserted in the Statutory Rule before, on or after
1 January 2001. Provision numbers include regulation numbers, rule numbers, subregulation numbers, subrule numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs. See section 36(3C).
• Location of "legislative items"
A "legislative item" is a penalty, an example or a note. As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of a Statutory Rule is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision. For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision. See section 36B.
• Other material
Any explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of a Statutory Rule. See section 36(3)(3D)(3E).
2 Table of Amendments
There are no amendments made to the National Electricity (Victoria) (VicGrid) Regulations 2025 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.