The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission contributes to the reliable, secure and competitive operations of energy markets by monitoring electricity, gas and fuel prices through public reporting, and its authorisation process, which allowed the Australian Energy Market Operator to facilitate cooperation with energy companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to any significant issues to maintain reliable supply. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) contributes to the department's Outcome 1 by enforcing laws that promote competition and protect consumers, as well as taking other regulatory and related actions including monitoring and market analysis, determining the terms of access to infrastructure services, and discharging regulatory responsibilities governing energy markets and networks. The AER also enables consumers to make informed choices about their energy supplier, including through setting the Default Market Offer and the Energy Made Easy price comparator website. The AER works collaboratively with the department on the development, implementation and monitoring of energy market policy - including by supporting and facilitating the work of Energy Ministers in developing electricity, gas and retail rules which the AER is responsible for enforcing. Continued on following page

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission contributes to the reliable, secure and competitive operations of energy markets by monitoring electricity, gas and fuel prices through public reporting, and its authorisation process, which allowed the Australian Energy Market Operator to facilitate cooperation with energy companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to any significant issues to maintain reliable supply. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) contributes to the department's Outcome 1 by enforcing laws that promote competition and protect consumers, as well as taking other regulatory and related actions including monitoring and market analysis, determining the terms of access to infrastructure services, and discharging regulatory responsibilities governing energy markets and networks. The AER also enables consumers to make informed choices about their energy supplier, including through setting the Default Market Offer and the Energy Made Easy price comparator website. The AER works collaboratively with the department on the development, implementation and monitoring of energy market policy - including by supporting and facilitating the work of Energy Ministers in developing electricity, gas and retail rules which the AER is responsible for enforcing. Continued on following page

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency contributes to Outcome 1 by providing financial assistance and sharing knowledge to: support improvements in the competitiveness of renewable energy and enabling technologies; increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia; and facilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions targets.

The Australian Taxation Office administers the Carbon Sink Forest Tax measure, which makes a tax deduction available to carbon sequestration tree-planting projects. This contributes to reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.

The Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) works collaboratively with the department to provide weather, climate and water modelling and information, including to support priority investment areas and research needs for nationally significant infrastructure. The Bureau is a partner in the Climate Systems Hub in the National Environmental Science Program. Continued on following page

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation contributes to Outcome 1 by facilitating increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector and facilitating the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and in providing financial support in aid of the Rewiring the Nation policy measure.

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is the delivery agency and regulator for an Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, the Renewable Energy Target, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme and the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units. CER works collaboratively with the department to understand the impacts of regulatory activity on the market. Continued on following page

The Climate Change Authority supports the department in the transition of Australia's economy to net zero emissions by 2050 by providing independent, evidence-based climate change policy advice.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) leads international climate diplomacy and implementation of Australia's $2 billion (2020-25) climate finance commitment including by integrating climate considerations throughout Australia's development program and coordinating Australia Awards Climate Change Short Courses. DFAT also delivers a number of Australian Government funded climate investments that support developing countries to build resilience and take action on climate change. Program examples include: Climate Resilient by Nature, the Australian Climate Finance Partnership, and the Pacific Blue Carbon Program. DFAT leads on Australia's engagement with the Global Environment Facility and supports the department on international environmental matters including biodiversity, world heritage, coral reefs, oceans and plastic pollution. DFAT provides diplomatic support to the department on matters relating to compliance with the International Energy Agency treaty. DFAT and the department also collaborate on promotion of Australian expertise in energy market regulation and operation. Continued on following page

The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) and the department work collaboratively on the operation of energy markets through the implementation and enforcement of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism. Home Affairs helps manage risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure by administering critical infrastructure security legislation, and by engaging with critical infrastructure owners and operators on security issues.

The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) and the department work collaboratively on the operation of energy markets through the implementation and enforcement of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism. Home Affairs helps manage risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure by administering critical infrastructure security legislation, and by engaging with critical infrastructure owners and operators on security issues.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) supports the transition to net-zero, through the Resources Methane Abatement Fund, Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, Major Projects Facilitation Agency and the Buy Australian Plan. The National Reconstruction Fund will mobilise investment across the priority areas of the Australian economy, including renewables and low emissions technology, for which up to $3 billion in investment has been earmarked. Through the National Measurement Institute, DISR provides measurement services to support the emerging clean energy industries of hydrogen and renewable gases, as well as the uptake of renewables and new electricity infrastructure.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) supports the transition to net-zero, through the Resources Methane Abatement Fund, Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, Major Projects Facilitation Agency and the Buy Australian Plan. The National Reconstruction Fund will mobilise investment across the priority areas of the Australian economy, including renewables and low emissions technology, for which up to $3 billion in investment has been earmarked. Through the National Measurement Institute, DISR provides measurement services to support the emerging clean energy industries of hydrogen and renewable gases, as well as the uptake of renewables and new electricity infrastructure.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) supports the transition to net-zero, through the Resources Methane Abatement Fund, Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, Major Projects Facilitation Agency and the Buy Australian Plan. The National Reconstruction Fund will mobilise investment across the priority areas of the Australian economy, including renewables and low emissions technology, for which up to $3 billion in investment has been earmarked. Through the National Measurement Institute, DISR provides measurement services to support the emerging clean energy industries of hydrogen and renewable gases, as well as the uptake of renewables and new electricity infrastructure.

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, through the National Net Zero Authority, work with the department to promote the orderly and positive economic transformation associated with achieving net zero emissions.

In response to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Data Availability and Use, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) supports the operations of energy markets through the development and implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR), creating legal and governance frameworks to support consumer access to energy data, which will promote new energy services, competition and innovation. Consumer data sharing implementation in the CDR commenced in the energy sector in November 2022. The Australian Energy Regulator is a designated data holder for product data in CDR energy. The Treasury also supports the ongoing implementation of Commonwealth energy market policies, including ongoing gas and electricity market inquiries and implementation of the mandatory gas code of conduct, and is rebuilding its climate modelling capability to help guide economic policy decisions and ensure these enable an efficient approach to reaching net zero.

In response to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Data Availability and Use, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) supports the operations of energy markets through the development and implementation of the Consumer Data Right (CDR), creating legal and governance frameworks to support consumer access to energy data, which will promote new energy services, competition and innovation. Consumer data sharing implementation in the CDR commenced in the energy sector in November 2022. The Australian Energy Regulator is a designated data holder for product data in CDR energy. The Treasury also supports the ongoing implementation of Commonwealth energy market policies, including ongoing gas and electricity market inquiries and implementation of the mandatory gas code of conduct, and is rebuilding its climate modelling capability to help guide economic policy decisions and ensure these enable an efficient approach to reaching net zero.