Mining Act review
South Australia's Mining Act 1971 provides a legal framework for the exploration and development of South Australia's mineral resources. The South Australian government is seeking feedback on a range of potential enhancements to the regulatory framework.
Consulation closed on 28 May 2025
Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme 2026-2030
The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) is a South Australian Government initiative which sets productivity targets for energy retailers to meet. This consultation was to determine new productivity targets and obligation thresholds to support the delivery of energy productivity and energy efficiency benefits over the next five year period.
Consultation closed on 31 March 2025
Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM)
The South Australian government has proposed a framework to support sufficient long duration firm capacity to ensure secure, reliable and resilient electricity supply for South Australia, at least-cost to consumers.
Consultation closed on 20 December 2024
The South Australian Copper Strategy refresh
The South Australian government sought feedback on the development of a refreshed South Australian Copper Strategy. The first Coper Strategy was released in 2016.
The government sought input on the key themes, targets, projects and actions which will create the most value to South Australian's from the state's copper resources.
Consultation closed on closed on 12 December 2024
Small Claims Compensation Scheme
The South Australian government is proposing amendments to the National Energy Retail Law (Local Provisions) Regulations 2013 to establish a small claims compensation scheme in South Australia. The scheme will enable household and small business electricity customers to file small claims for compensation from electricity distributors for property damage due to electrical infrastructure equipment failure.
The government is seeking community and stakeholder feedback on the proposed regulations.
Consultation closed on 27 October 2024.
Proposed removal of SAB2D5 from the Plumbing Code of Australia
The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) undertook industry consultation and sought feedback for the proposed removal of a South Australia Variation to the National Construction Code (NCC), Volume 3: The Plumbing Code of Australia.
Consultation closed on 27 October 2024.
South Australia's National Energy Retail Law Regulations
The Department for Energy and Mining is reviewing the National Energy Retail Law (Local Provisions) Regulations 2013 which apply to the sale and supply of energy to small customers in South Australia. Feedback was invited to help determine which regulations should be re-made and which could be allowed to expire.
Consultation closed on 25 October 2024.
Controlled load profile and sample meters
South Australia sought amendment to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Metrology Procedure which previously prepared load profiles using data sourced from sample meters maintained by SA Power Networks.
The Department for Energy and Mining consulted on the proposal to discontinue the requirements for controlled load profiles and sample meters in South Australia.
Consultation closed on 21 August 2024.
Energy and Mining on the Limestone Coast
The government sought feedback from people and companies who have been impacted by mining, quarrying or energy projects, or have concerns about future projects in Limestone Coast region.
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Consultation closed on 8 July 2024.
Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act and Regulations
The Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 introduces a ‘one window to government’ licensing and regulatory system for the lifecycle of large-scale hydrogen and renewable energy projects in South Australia.
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Consultation closed on 15 April 2024.
Update to the Non-Drinking Water Guidelines
The Office of Technical Regulator has been seeking input during the update of the Non-Drinking Water Guidelines. Stakeholders were invited to review the proposed draft and provide comments or feedback to ensure that the updates of the guidelines remain relevant to the current needs and practices within the water industry.
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Consultation closed on 8 March 2024.
Petroleum and Geothermal (Energy Resources) Amendment Act
The Petroleum and Geothermal (Energy Resources) Amendment Act 2023 passed the South Australian parliament in November 2023. The draft regulations to associated with the Act were made available for public consultation.
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This consultation closed on 6 March 2024.
Draft Electricity (General) (Planning and Forecasting Function) Amendment Regulations 2023
We asked for feedback on proposed amendments to the Energy (General) Regulations 2012 to introduce a new planning and forecasting function of the Technical Regulator.
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Consultation closed on 5 January 2024.
Emergency Management (Electricity Supply Emergencies) Amendment Act 2017
We asked for feedback on the review of the Emergency Management (Electricity Supply Emergencies) Amendment Act 2017.
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Consultation closed January 2024.
