This report analyses the performance of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria between 2012 to 2024 as part of a series that examines the reliability and performance of coal-fired power stations across the National Electricity Market (NEM). It provides five recommendations, including a commitment to the on-time closure of Yallourn in 2028.

This report finds that continued transmission delays are driving up consumer electricity bills for households and businesses, threatening energy reliability and risking emissions reduction targets. The costs of inaction to deliver transmission on time must be considered in policymaking.