Victoria's Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers

On 19 April 2024, Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers, AusNet Electricity Services, Citipower, Jemena Electricity Networks (Vic), Powercor Australia and United Energy Distribution (the Applicants) lodged an application for authorisation to continue to operate their accreditation scheme requiring civil contractors performing underground civil works involving electrical infrastructure assets to meet certain accreditation standards.

The Applicants are seeking authorisation for 10 years.

Commencing on 15 May 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to the Applicants to enable them to continue to operate their accreditation scheme while the ACCC considers the substantive application. A copy of the ACCC’s interim authorisation decision is available under the Decisions heading below.

On 17 July 2024, the ACCC issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation for 10 years. A copy of the draft determination is available under the Decisions heading below.

The ACCC invites submissions from interested parties on the draft determination by Friday, 2 August 2024. If you wish to make a submission in relation to this matter, please lodge it via this web form.

An indicative timetable is set out below: