The AER regulates the wholesale electricity market and is responsible for the economic regulation of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in the national electricity market (NEM). The AER is also responsible for the economic regulation of gas transmission and distribution networks and enforcing the national gas law and national gas rules in all jurisdictions except Western Australia.
The office of the AER is responsible for providing timely, quality advice to the Board to support its decision-making responsibilities. The office of the AER in consultation with the Board is responsible to the ACCC for governance and efficient management of resources.