Variation to Electricity Retail Supply Code

The Commission has varied the Electricity Retail Supply Code, which will commence on 1 December 2019.

The Code has been amended to address changes in the NT electricity supply industry, including to associated legislation, such as the adoption of the National Electricity Law and Rules, modified for the NT. Further, the Code has been amended to introduce new protections for electricity customers that require life support equipment.

The Commission’s Statement of Reasons - Final Amendments to the Electricity Retail Supply Code provides detail on the Commission’s final amendments, following consideration of submissions to its June 2019 Statement of Reasons. The paper also discusses the exclusion of certain amendments previously proposed.