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AER approves cost pass through applications from AusNet Services, Jemena, CPU, Evoenergy and Energex

The AER has approved cost pass through applications relating to incremental costs arising from recent regulatory changes and Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Communications

Final revenue decisions for Victorian networks support targeted investment and consumer needs

We have published our final revenue decisions for Victorian distribution network service providers for the 2026-31 regulatory period.

News releases

AER publishes 2026–27 gas tariff variation notices for Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury), AusNet Gas Services and Roma to Brisbane Pipeline

We will now undertake compliance checks of Australian Gas Networks (Vic/Albury), AusNet Gas Services and Roma to Brisbane Pipeline’s tariff variation notices.

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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Draft FERM Scheme Regulator guideline

We have published the FERM Scheme Regulator guideline which sets out the process and method for how we make contribution determinations for the SA FERM scheme.

Reviews

Open

Effective date

30 June 2026

Date initiated

28 April 2026

Accepting submissions

Transmission

System Strength Project (hybrid)

The AER has commenced its assessment of Transgrid’s System Strength Project and will make its final decision on or before 21 October 2026.

Determinations

Open

Effective date

1 October 2026

Commencement date

22 April 2026

Accepting submissions

REZ

Transmission

NSW

SUPA Energy Pty Ltd - Application for gas retailer authorisation

On 24 April 2026, the AER published an application from SUPA Energy Pty Ltd for an gas retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.

Authorisation

Open

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