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Load Terms and Conditions

To determine whether the Standard or Non-Standard Load Terms and Conditions apply to you, please refer to your Connection Agreement. The date of your Connection Agreement will align with the version of the Terms and Conditions that are applicable to you.

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Load Terms and Conditions (Standard) - from 1 May 2026 [PDF, 232 KB]

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Load Terms and Conditions (Non-Standard) - from 24 July 2026 [PDF, 409 KB]

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Load Terms and Conditions (Non-Standard) - from 1 May 2026 - 23 July 2026 [PDF, 348 KB]

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