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Submissions open on Ausgrid’s revised Macquarie Park area contingent project application

Have your say on Ausgrid’s revised contingent project application to construct a new substransmission substation (Wallumatta). Submissions close 5 December 2025
Communications
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Distribution

Consultation now open on TasNetworks stage 1 contingent project application

The application includes revenue recovery for the construction of the Tasmanian on-land portion of Project Marinus. Submissions close 28 November 2025.
Communications
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Transmission

AER invites consultation on 2026–27 Default Market Offer determination

Have your say by 26 November 2025 on our Issues Paper to help us make the Default Market Offer (DMO) determination under new proposed reforms.
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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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Default market offer 2026–27

The DMO caps the prices a retailer can charge a standing offer customer. It also serves as a reference price for market offers in these regions.
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Retail
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QLD
SA

Review of the Significant price reporting guidelines for wholesale electricity

The AER is inviting stakeholder feedback on our proposed Significant price reporting guidelines for monitoring and reporting on significant price outcomes.
Reviews
Open
Date initiated
Accepting submissions
Wholesale

Transgrid system security contract review application - October 2025

Transgrid's application seeks an AER determination on whether the expenditure for proposed system security network support services is prudent and efficient.
System security contract reviews
Open
Effective date
Commencement date
Accepting submissions
Transmission
NSW
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Live in an apartment block? Or maybe own a business in a shopping centre? Learn more about your rights as a customer in an embedded network.
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Learn more about the number of steps you can take if you are having a problem with your energy service, retailer or distributor.
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Everyone is a consumer of Australia’s energy system which is why it is vital we gain your insights to help shape its future. Find out how you can contribute.

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Retail pricing and the Default Market Offer

Learn more about what is required from retailers on pricing, the default market offer and having better bills that help consumers participate in the market.
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State of the energy market 2025

State of the energy market 2025 reviews the past year in Australia’s electricity and gas markets, highlighting key trends, prices and changes.
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Determinations and access arrangements

View current proposals and final AER decisions on the maximum amount of revenue that network businesses can earn from consumers over a 5-year period.
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Pricing proposals and tariff variations

We review annual pricing proposals submitted by electricity distribution businesses and annual tariff variations submitted by gas networks.

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