The CSIP-AUS Implementation Reference Group
The CSIP‑AUS Implementation Reference Group (CIRG) provides expert technical advice and consensus‑based recommendations on the interpretation and implementation of CSIP‑AUS, including SA TS5573:2025. It plays a central role in resolving issues, clarifying ambiguities, and supporting nationally consistent implementation of CSIP‑AUS across Australian jurisdictions. The CIRG reviews issues raised by the CSIP-AUS community, develops recommendations and advice, and supports the implementation of changes through appropriate channels. See chapter 8 of the CSIP-AUS testing & certification handbook for more details.
Membership of the CIRG is governed by its Terms of Reference to ensure it includes a representative cross-section of members from across the CSIP-AUS landscape, including:
Distribution networks
Energy retailers
CER and CSIP-AUS client OEMs
Server developers
Other key stakeholders
Please see the CIRG terms of reference here for full details its governance and operation.
To raise an issue for CIRG consideration, email the CIRG Chair at csipaus@csipaus.org. The Chair will review the request, determine whether CIRG input is required, and schedule the matter for discussion in accordance with the issue‑resolution process outlined in the CSIP-AUS testing & certification handbook.
Public consultations
The CIRG may seek public feedback from time to time on issues from the wider CSIP-AUS community as part of the issues resolution process. There are currently no open consultations.
Resolved issues
A list of all issues resolved by the CIRG are published here:
ID001 - ALL-09 metadata requirements - published 17 March 2026
ID010 - Multiple inverter certification - published 17 March 2026
ID015 - Accuracy of meters for witness tests - published 17 March 2026
ID017 - GET behaviour uninitialised DER - published 6 May 2026
ID019 - Error body validation - published 6 May 2026
ID005 - Long running control - published 16 June 2026
ID007 - Additional test for FSA re-assignment - published 16 June 2026
ID009 - Multiple EndDevice shared DERControls - published 16 June 2026
ID022 - Identified Object Version Issue - published 16 June 2026
ID024 - Allowed Control Responses Issue - published 16 June 2026
ID026 - Splitting GEN-10 LOA-10 - published 16 June 2026
ID032 - Testing ramp rates - published 16 June 2026
Issues that result in the creation of additional non-mandatory tests are listed in the CSIP-AUS extensions test procedures document - CSIP-AUS client-DER test procedures - v1.2 Extensions