Overview
The Congestion Information Resource (CIR) provides information, in a cost effective manner, to National Electricity Market (NEM) participants that enables an understanding of network congestion patterns and projections of market outcomes in the presence of network congestion.
In accordance with clause 3.7A of the National Electricity Rules (Rules) AEMO, in consultation with stakeholders, develops and publishes the CIR Guidelines. This consultation is performed on an annual basis.
This consultation is being conducted under clause 3.7A of the Rules in accordance with the Rules consultation requirements detailed in clause 8.9 of the Rules to ensure that the CIR and CIR Guidelines are continually developed to match stakeholder needs. Any queries should be directed to Ben Blake at ben.blake@aemo.com.au.
The consultation process is outlined below. Dates are indicative only and subject to change.
Consultation steps | Dates |
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Initial report published | 2 December 2024 (completed) |
Notification to switch to a standard consultation |
12 February 2025 |
Draft report published (standard consultation) | 15 April 2025 (completed) |
Submissions due on published draft report  | 19 May 2025 (completed) |
Final report published  (extended) | 15 August 2025 |
Publication
All submissions will be published on AEMO’s website, other than confidential content.
Consultation Documents
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04/08/2025
CIR Notice of Extension
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15/04/2025
CIR Draft Report and determination
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15/04/2025
Congestion Information Resource Guidelines 2024 (draft)
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01/04/2025
CIR Extensions notice
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12/02/2025
Notification to Switch to a standard consultation
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02/12/2024
Congestion Information Resource Guidelines 2024_expedited consultation paper
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02/12/2024
Draft Congestion Information Resource Guidelines 2024 (mark up)
314.29 KB
Submissions
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06/08/2025
Transgrid
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06/08/2025
CEC Submission on draft report on 2024 CIR guidelines review
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06/08/2025
Shell Energy
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24/01/2025
Energy Australia
183.06 KB -
24/01/2025
Global-Roam
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24/01/2025
Iberdrola Australia
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24/01/2025
Shell Energy
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24/01/2025
CEC submission on 2024 CIR guidelines review
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24/01/2025
CEC Submission on consultation procedure for 2024 CIR guidelines
291.21 KB