We regulate access to support competition by enabling third parties to access essential infrastructure that cannot be economically duplicated, including below-rail (track) infrastructure.
Water is an essential resource which requires careful management and regulation.
We are the economic regulator of water and wastewater services for Queensland.
Along with our more public role, in setting regulated electricity prices, we set the solar feed-in tariff for regional customers and enforce the Electricity Distribution Network Code.
Queensland’s 20 ports are crucial to the state's export-driven economy. Coal makes up the bulk of the exports by volume and accounts for nearly half of the total value of Queensland’s exports.
Electricity: Supporting efficient outcomes in energy for the long term interests of Queenslanders
Rail: Promoting efficient use of, and fair access to, key rail infrastructure in Queensland
Ports Regulation: Delivering efficient access to Queensland’s key export infrastructure
Water: Advocating fair water prices that encourage efficient water use in Queensland
The Electricity Distribution Network Code sets out rules for retailers and distributors in Queensland
The Electricity Distribution Network Code sets out rules for electricity retailers and distributors, including rules on:
Read more about enforcement action we have taken under the Electricity Distribution Network Code and former Electricity Industry Code.
The Electricity Distribution Network Code replaced the former Electricity Industry Code on 1 July 2015.
Read more about the history of the Electricity Industry Code.