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AER publishes APA’s Victorian Transmission System 2028–32 reference service proposal

The AER will undertake a review of APA’s 2028–32 reference service proposal prior to publishing an approved version. Submissions invited by 23 December 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

AER grants waiver to trial community power networks in New South Wales

The waiver allows Ausgrid to test a new way of coordinating community scale batteries and solar installations within its Sydney and Central Coast networks.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER consults on revised 2026–31 regulatory proposals from Victorian electricity distributors

We invite submissions on revised 2026-31 regulatory proposals received from Victorian electricity distributors. Submissions are open until 19 January 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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.

APA Victorian Transmission System - Access arrangement 2028–32

Gas access arrangement for APA Victorian Transmission System for the 2028–32 regulatory period
Type
Access arrangements
Sector
Gas
Status
Open

The trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund - Ballina Central application for individual retail exemption

On 21 November 2025, the AER accepted an application from the trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund for an individual exemption.
Type
Retail exemptions
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

Annual benchmarking reports 2025

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

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