In May 2024, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) received a rule change request from the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, seeking to clarify the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) cyber security role in the National Electricity Rules. This clarification was sought to enable AEMO and the energy industry to better prepare for and respond to potential cyber security incidents.
On 26 September 2024, the AEMC released a draft determination and draft rule. The AER made a submission to the draft determination on 15 November 2024.