To assist in the design of the market and the development of the requisite market rules, a Market Rules Development Group (MRDG) was established.   The MRDG is supported by Expert Teams that were responsible for developing parts of the market design and relevant market rules.

The MRDG comprised 15 members, including four industry representatives (with one from the sustainable energy sector), four representatives from Western Power, one representative from the Department of Treasury and Finance, one representative from the Office of Energy, one representative from the Electricity Reform Implementation Unit (ERIU), two expert advisors and an independent member.

The Expert Teams also comprised representatives from industry, ERIU, Western Power, Government agencies and expert advisors.