Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

AEMO’s primary role is to perform the functions and exercise the powers given to us under national and Western Australian electricity and gas laws.

These are outlined in documents including AEMO’s constitution (article 2), the National Electricity Law (part 5), the National Gas Law (chapter 2, part 6), the National Energy Retail Law, the Australian Energy Market Operator (Functions) Regulations 2015 (WA) (section 4) and the Wholesale Energy Market Rules (WA) (clause 2). 

These functions seek to promote the efficient investment in, and efficient operation and use of, gas and electricity for the long-term interests of Australian consumers in relation to price, quality, safety, reliability and security. This translates to the following areas of responsibility:

1. Maintain secure electricity and gas systems.
2. Manage electricity and gas markets.
3. Lead the design of Australia’s future energy system.