This report of the independent review into the future security of the National Electricity Market (NEM), also known as the 'Finkel Review' delivers a plan to maintain security and reliability in the NEM in light of the significant transition underway.

The blueprint sets out a vision for the future, with four key outcomes:

• Increased security
• Future reliability
• Rewarding consumers
• Lower emissions

The vision will be enabled by three key pillars:

• An orderly transition
• System planning
• Stronger governance

In preparing the blueprint, the Expert Panel consulted widely, visiting regulators and operators across Europe and the United States and commissioning a review of best practices from the International Energy Agency. In Australia, the Expert Panel held public and private consultations in every region of the NEM, undertaking over 120 individual meetings and receiving over 390 written submissions.

The Expert Panel is confident that adopting the blueprint will ensure the optimal functioning of Australia’s electricity system into the future.