Enhancing Australia's Economic Prosperity
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Energy

The Australian Government is committed to the provision of adequate, reliable and affordable energy to meet future energy consumption needs and to underpin strong economic growth, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Independent review of investment activity in the Australian electricity generation sector

About the review

In April 2011, an independent review was prepared for the Minister for Resources and Energy on investment activities in the Australian electricity generation sector.

The review assessed investment activity in the Australian electricity generation sector in the context of uncertainty around the introduction of a carbon price, and the impacts that it could have on energy security, reliability and electricity prices.

To assist with the development of the independent review, the Minister for Resources and Energy appointed an Investment Reference Group (IRG) to advise on energy sector investments.

The IRG was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and included investors and operators of electricity generation assets, energy market bodies, project financiers and state government participants.

Deloitte was appointed as the consultant for the independent review.

Related documents

More information

For more information about the review, read the Independent Review—Terms of Reference (see Related documents) or email Australianenergysecurity@ret.gov.au.
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