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Final determination on 2025–26 safety net prices for NSW, SA and SE QLD

We have released our final determination for the 2025-26 Default Market Offer (DMO7).
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Workshop transcripts - CPU’s ring-fencing waiver application for EV charging infrastructure

The AER publishes transcripts from the three workshops held in early May 2025 on CPU’s ring-fencing waiver for kerbside EV charging infrastructure.
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Powershop fined $542,400 for alleged life support breaches

Powershop has paid eight infringement notices totalling $542,400 issued by the AER for alleged breaches of its life support obligations.
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Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone Network Infrastructure Project (non-contestable)

Read Ausgrid’s proposal for the Hunter Central Coast REZ Network Infrastructure Project
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Capital Expenditure Guideline Review 2025

We are undertaking a consultative process for amending the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guideline.
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Minimum disconnection amount – 2025 review

The AER is consulting on a new minimum disconnection amount for the National Energy Customer Framework, with submissions closing on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
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