SEC submission to the Senate Committee on Environment and Communications
Date: 25th June 2026
Submitted to: Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Short Description
The Smart Energy Council provided a response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation paper regarding the National Electricity Amendment (Facilitating electric vehicle charging infrastructure under Commonwealth grants) Rule 2026.
The submission was broadly supportive of the objectives of the Program and the intention enabling rule change.
The submission also highlighted the need to ensure EVCI assets are designed with future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability, a mandatory inclusion of installer accreditation, safety standards, and local SME participation frameworks.
The response will help support the AEMC finalise its rule determination expected in late 2026.
