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Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Act 2025

Act No. 59 of 2025 · Assented 6 November 2025

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In brief

Separates the Australian Energy Regulator from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, making the regulator its own Commonwealth entity with its own staff and governance arrangements.

Who's affected

  • Australian Energy Regulator staff and members
  • ACCC staff and commissioners
  • Energy businesses the regulator oversees
  • State and territory energy regulators

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