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National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005

This page provides general information and should not be considered legal advice. Seek legal advice if you are unsure about your legal rights. Be aware that the law can change. The National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 (NEVA) regulates the national electricity wholesale market. It is part of a national scheme led by the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996 which provides for the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules. The Victorian law adopts the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules. The electricity regulator is the Australian Energy Regulator, and the rule-maker is the Australian Energy Market Commission. The Australian Energy Market Operator administers the national electricity wholesale market. The Australian Competition Tribunal hears appeals relating to decisions made under the National Electricity Law and the National Electricity Rules. In Victoria, the NEVA creates the statutory position of ‘CEO VicGrid’ to coordinate the planning and development of Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones and transmission infrastructure, to support transition to renewable energy. Under NEVA, people impacted by certain electricity transmission infrastructure plans may be eligible to receive payments approved by the CEO VicGrid or the Minister for Energy and Resources.

Law Week 2020

Law Week is an annual festival making learning about the legal profession easy. This year, VCAT's contributions have gone digital.

VCAT Planning and Environment Division COVID-19 Digital Response Program

On 28 April 2020 VCAT received funding to implement digital solutions in the Planning and Environment Division (PED).

Planning and Environment Division reforms

Find an overview of initiatives implemented by VCAT as part of its Planning and Environment Division reforms.

Joint statement - Heads of Jurisdiction of Victoria’s courts and tribunal

We are each committed to making sure that our courts and tribunal are safe, healthy and respectful workplaces.

Commercial tenancy relief scheme

On 1 May 2020 the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020.

Revamped Short Cases List

The Planning and Environment Division has launched the revamped Short Cases List.

VCAT coronavirus (COVID-19) division response

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, VCAT paused all face-to-face hearings, including those in the Planning and Environment Division...

Changes to the law about renting a home during COVID-19

Renting laws were amended by the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020. The amendments have introduced significant changes to the way that disputes are dealt with.

VCAT Planning and Environment is going digital!

VCAT is digitising processes in its Planning and Environment lists in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thanks to a $5.2 million funding boost from the Victorian Government.