Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025
I, David Shankey, Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority make the following notifiable instrument.
Dated 21 November 2025
David Shankey
Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority
Contents
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
5 Trigger notice specification
1 Name
This instrument is the Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under made under subsection 9(2) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024.
4 Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in section 5 of the Act, including the following:
(a) National Electricity Rules; and
(b) trigger notice;
In this instrument:
Act means the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024.
Dispatchable Unit Identifier has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Rules
5 Trigger notice specification
(1) For the purposes of subsection 9(2) of the Act, the following is a trigger notice:
(a) the notice given to the Australian Energy Market Operator under the National Electricity Rules 2.10.1(a)(2) advising of the closure date of 1 July 2028 in relation to the following Dispatchable Unit Identifiers:
(i) YWPS1
(ii) YWPS2
(iii) YWPS3
(iv) YWPS4
Overview
The Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025 was enacted to address the issue of ensuring a smooth transition from coal-fired power generation to renewable energy sources. This instrument was introduced under subsection 9(2) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 by David Shankey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority. The policy objective behind this instrument is to provide a formal notice to the Australian Energy Market Operator about the closure date of Yallourn Power Station, which is set for 1 July 2028. The instrument aims to facilitate a coordinated and orderly transition, ensuring that the National Electricity Rules are adhered to during this period of significant change in the energy sector. The instrument came into effect the day after it was registered.
Scope and Application
The Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025 applies to entities and individuals involved in the operation and regulation of the Yallourn Power Station, specifically those identified by the Dispatchable Unit Identifiers YWPS1, YWPS2, YWPS3, and YWPS4. This instrument is enacted under subsection 9(2) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 and comes into effect on the day following its registration. It mandates the Australian Energy Market Operator to take certain actions in accordance with the National Electricity Rules, particularly in relation to the closure date of 1 July 2028. The geographic reach of this instrument is national, affecting entities across Australia that are part of the electricity market governed by the National Electricity Rules. Exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are not explicitly stated in this instrument, but it may be subject to further refinement or extension through subordinate instruments or regulations as specified under the Act.
Key Provisions
The main sections of the Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025 detail the notice that must be issued regarding the closure of the Yallourn Power Station by 1 July 2028. Section 1 provides the name of the instrument, while Section 2 indicates that it comes into effect the day after it is registered. Section 3 establishes the authority under which the instrument is made, specifically subsection 9(2) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. Section 4 provides definitions relevant to the instrument, such as the Act itself and the Dispatchable Unit Identifiers as defined in the National Electricity Rules. Finally, Section 5 specifies the trigger notice, which must be given to the Australian Energy Market Operator under the National Electricity Rules 2.10.1(a)(2), advising of the closure date for the identified Dispatchable Units (YWPS1, YWPS2, YWPS3, YWPS4).
The Net Zero Economy Authority (Yallourn Power Station Trigger Notice) Instrument 2025 imposes specific obligations on the Net Zero Economy Authority, notably the Chief Executive Officer, who must ensure that the trigger notice is issued to the Australian Energy Market Operator. The notice must detail the closure date of 1 July 2028 for the specified Dispatchable Units. The authority is also required to adhere to the definitions and provisions outlined in the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, ensuring compliance with the legislative framework that governs these activities.
The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for failure to comply with the requirements of this instrument. However, non-compliance with legislative mandates generally carries potential legal consequences, including civil and criminal penalties, depending on the severity and intent behind the breach. In the context of this instrument, failure to issue the required trigger notice could result in regulatory scrutiny and potential enforcement actions by the relevant authorities, although the exact penalties would be determined by the courts based on the specific circumstances and any applicable legislation.