Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Nicole Stokes is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in media and public relations across various sectors. Currently serving as Communications Manager at the Australian Energy Market Commission since August 2022, Nicole has previously held multiple roles at the Department of Regional NSW, including Media and Communications Manager for both Strategic and Corporate and Mining sectors. Additional experience includes positions at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW), Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands, GOLIGHTLY, PANDORA A/S, and Southern Cross Austereo. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Communication with a focus on Public Relations and Media Studies from the University of Newcastle, completed in 2010.
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) provides advice to governments on energy market development and is the rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We take a long-term view of what needs to be done to assure consumers of reliable, secure, electricity and gas services at the best price. The National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and Retail Energy Rules impact on how market participants can operate in the competitive wholesale generation and retail sectors; provide specific rights for consumers to whom energy is sold or supplied; and also govern the economic regulation of electricity transmission and distribution services – the ‘poles and wires’ – and gas pipelines. Stakeholder concerns are at the heart of our work. Our stakeholders help shape our thinking and provide valuable input to our rule making and advice to governments.