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Energy markets

The department supports the Commonwealth minister responsible for energy and seeks to achieve Australian Government policy objectives in Energy Ministers Meeting decisions.

Energy Ministers are supported by 3 key market bodies:

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) develops the rules by which the market must operate.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) handles the day-to-day operations of the electricity and gas markets.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) enforces the national electricity market rules and makes judgements on the regulatory proposals of monopoly network operators.

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