Register as a Trader in the NEM

This page outlines the requirements for registering as a Trader in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

Anyone who wants to take part in a Settlements Residue Auction (SRA), and is not already registered as a customer or generator, must register as a trader.

Registration documents

These are the documents needed for registration.

Supporting documents

Any document shown in this section is required in support of your application or to assist.

Settlement Residue Auctions (SRAs)

To participate in Settlement Residue Auctions as a Trader, you must first meet the eligibility criteria for registration as a Trader, and you must provide evidence that you are a ‘wholesale client’ (not a retail client) as defined in clause 761G(4) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The following guide is designed to help applicants assess what information they must provide.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please complete the Auction Participant Agreement to participate in the SRA and be eligible for registration as a Trader.

Trustee deed

Where the Applicant is acting in a trustee capacity, they must complete and return the following Trustee Deed form. No changes can be made to the Trustee Deed other than the completion of details where highlighted.

When completing the form, a number of fields will update automatically when printed. To update the fields without printing, please press <Ctrl> + ‘P’ to simulate printing, then press <Esc> to return to the document without printing.