Draft 2026 General Power System Risk Review report consultation

Timeline

Key contact

Email: [email protected]

Matter under consultation

Each year, AEMO collaborates with key industry stakeholders to undertake a General Power System Risk Review (GPSRR) and publishes a GPSRR report for the National Electricity Market (NEM). The GPSRR is an annual requirement under section 5.20A of the National Electricity Rules (NER), with the GPSRR report being published on or before 31 July each year.

The GPSRR provides a transparent, forward-looking view of low-probability but high-impact risks. Based on analysis and consultation to date, the draft 2026 GPSRR report builds on four priority risks identified through the 2026 GPSRR approach consultation process.

The draft 2026 GPSRR report reviews these priority risks and proposes recommendations to enable actions that will support the secure operation of the future power system. It also reflects progress already underway to manage emerging risks and identifies where further coordination and targeted effort will strengthen system resilience, while demonstrating the consequences of not taking these actions.

AEMO is seeking feedback on the findings and recommendations in the draft report to refine and strengthen actions already in progress. Submissions on the draft 2026 GPSRR report in PDF format are due to [email protected] by 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 26 June 2026. Early comments on potential focus areas for the 2027 GPSRR are also welcome, noting these will be consulted on separately under NER 5.20A.2(c)(3) in Q4 2026.

Stakeholder input will support implementation of appropriate actions and ensure measures remain fit-for-purpose as the system continues to transform.

Please note that submissions will be published, other than confidential material, as per AEMO’s consultation submission guidelines.

AEMO will also host a webinar on Tuesday 12 June 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am (AEST). This session will provide an overview of the draft 2026 GPSRR report and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Register for the session here.