That a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on Energy Planning and Regulation in Australia, be established to inquire into the institutional structures, governance, regulation, functions, and operation of the Australian energy market, with particular reference to:

(a)  the three overarching laws within which energy markets are governed:

1. National Electricity Law,
2. National Gas Law, and
3. National Energy Retail Law;

(b) the role and function of the Australian Energy Regulator;

(c) the role and function of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), including its development of the Integrated System Plan in accordance with the National Electricity Objectives;

(d) the role and function of the Australian Energy Market Commission;

(e) the role and function of Energy Consumers Australia;

(f) the role and function of state energy regulators;

(g) the statutory framework which supports consideration of stakeholder views and the public interest; and

(h) any other related matters.

(2) That the committee present its final report on 20 December 2024.

The resolution establishing the Committee is available in the Journals of the Senate No.132 – 16 September 2024.