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AER publishes determination in response to Powerlink’s system strength material change in circumstances

The AER has confirmed actions that Powerlink must take to address the material change in circumstances for its system strength regulatory investment test.

Communications

AER approves changes to CPU’s electric vehicle charging trial conditions

The AER has extended CPU’s deadline for identifying sites for its electric vehicle charging infrastructure trial to October 2026.

Communications

AER consults on its preliminary position on Transgrid's application to reopen 2023-28 transmission revenue determination for Project EnergyConnect

We invite stakeholders to make submissions on our consultation paper - AER preliminary views on Transgrid’s application by 1 October 2026.

Communications

Open Consultations

Our community consultations run across a wide range of topics, and we welcome your input into the work that we do. Engage with us and have your say on our projects that are currently open for consultation.

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Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 21 August 2026, the AER published an application from Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.

Authorisation

Open

Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 20 August 2026, the AER published an application from Squadron Energy Retail for electricity retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.

Authorisation

Open

Commencement date

20 August 2026

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2026 Capital expenditure model review

AER review of standardised capital expenditure (capex) model for standard control services (SCS)

Reviews

Current

Date initiated

29 July 2026

Accepting submissions

Distribution

Transmission

ACT

NSW

QLD

TAS

VIC

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