Industry Collaboration
A key feature of the CRI is its approach to problem-solving. The co-design model brings together industry stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and address priority connections challenges.
The CRI's governance framework is designed to ensure industry priorities can be identified, discussed and progressed through a transparent and collaborative process.
The CRI is guided by the Leadership Group, the Connections Practitioner Forum (CPF) and several Focus Groups that support specific workstreams and initiatives.
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Leadership Group
The Leadership Group provides strategic direction and oversight of the CRI.
The group includes senior representatives from:
- AEMO
- Clean Energy Council
- Developers and generators
- Original Equipment Manufacturers
- Network Service Providers
- Industry Bodies
The Leadership Group supports prioritisation of workstreams and provides guidance on implementation activities.
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Connections Practitioner Forum
The Connections Practitioner Forum (CPF) is the primary forum for technical expertise and problem-solving in the CRI.
The CPF brings together stakeholders to:
- identify emerging issues and opportunities in connections
- inform design, development and implementation of reforms
- test solutions and support continuous improvement.
Membership includes experienced industry practitioners from across the connections sector who provide practical input into workstreams.
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Focus Groups
Phase 2 Focus Groups
The Phase 2 workstreams continue to prioritise industry collaboration to progress reforms.
Each workstream is supported by a dedicated Focus Group. Members may include representatives from project developers, generators, Network Service Providers (NSPs), original equipment manufacturers, consultants, AEMO and other industry participants.
By drawing on a diverse range of experience and perspectives, Focus Groups help ensure proposed changes are practical, achievable and informed by those who work in the connections process every day.
Outputs from Focus Groups may include:
- analysis of industry challenges and problem statements
- development and testing of proposed solutions
- feedback on draft guidance, tools or resources
- implementation considerations and practical recommendations
- advice to support decision-making by the Leadership Group.
The scope and duration of each Focus Group is determined by the needs of the workstream it supports. Some groups may be established to address a specific issue or deliverable, while others may operate over a longer period to support more complex initiatives.
Phase 1 Focus Groups
A key feature of the CRI is its approach to problem-solving. The co-design model brings together industry stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and address priority connections challenges.
The CRI's governance framework is designed to ensure industry priorities can be identified, discussed and progressed through a transparent and collaborative process.
The CRI is guided by the Leadership Group, the Connections Practitioner Forum (CPF) and several Focus Groups that support specific workstreams and initiatives.