The ERA maintains registers of breaches and investigations. For further information on how the ERA maintains these public registers, please refer to the WEM Procedure: Monitoring Protocol.
Register of breaches
The ERA maintains a public register of ESM Rules' breaches under ESM Rules’ clause 2.13.49:
- where a civil penalty was issued that was not set aside by the Electricity Review Board; or
- that the ERA reasonably considers would be expected to be disclosed on the public register.
Register of investigations
The ERA maintains a public register of ESM Rules’ investigations under ESM Rules’ clause 2.13.49A that were:
- commenced
- closed, where the ERA determined that no breach had occurred
- closed or suspended under clause 2.13.33 of the ESM Rules.
Public Register of Investigations
| Investigation Reference | Commencement Date | Closure Date | Status | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV-2190 | 30 July 2024 | 31 October 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2191 | 30 July 2024 | 31 October 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2192 | 30 July 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2195 | 2 October 2024 | 13 November 2024 | Completed | Breach ERA - Breached clauses 2.16B.2 (1.62.1) and 2.16C.2 See 2024 report to the Minister on ERA WEM Compliance |
| INV-2183 | 11 November 2024 | 5 March 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2197 | 11 November 2024 | 5 March 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2200 | 20 March 2025 | 4 November 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2201 | 4 April 2025 | 4 August 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2210 | 16 May 2025 | 10 December 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2214 | 10 July 2025 | 3 February 2026 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2215 | 10 September 2025 | 10 December 2025 | Completed | Breach |
| INV-2216 | 9 October 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2217 | 9 October 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2218 | 9 October 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2219 | 9 October 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2220 | 9 October 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2230 | 13 November 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2231 | 13 November 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2232 | 13 November 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2233 | 13 November 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2234 | 13 November 2025 | Ongoing | ||
| INV-2228 | 26 November 2025 | 6 August 2026 | Completed | Breach |
The public register of investigations does not include information that could identify a Rule Participant, including the ESM Rules alleged to be breached. Where an investigation results in the ERA issuing a civil penalty notice, the details of the breach will be published on the register of breaches subject to ESM Rules’ clauses 2.13.49(b) and 2.13.51.