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Tickets now on sale for the 2026 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference
To be held in Brisbane on 6–7 August 2026, this conference brings speakers from around the world to discuss emerging issues in regulatory theory and practice.
Type
Communications
AER releases annual network performance report
The report highlights the contrasting role electricity and gas distribution networks are playing in delivering the energy transition.
Type
Communications
AER publishes its Non-disclosure Guideline – Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW)
This Guideline provides greater clarity for the treatment of non-disclosure claims, and supports consistent and efficient assessment under the EII framework.
Type
Communications
Open Consultations
Review of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution) and Shared Asset Guideline
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has commenced a review of the Ring-fencing Guideline (electricity distribution) v4 and the Shared Asset Guideline v2.
Type
Ring-fencing
Status
Current
AusNet Services’ cost pass through application – January 2026 bushfires
AusNet submitted a cost pass through application to recover costs incurred due to the January 2026 bushfires in Victoria. Submissions close 9 July 2026.
Type
Cost pass throughs
Status
Open
Essential Energy - Ring-fencing waiver - Kerbside EV charging infrastructure
Consultation opens on Essential Energy’s ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside EV charging infrastructure
Type
Ring-fencing
Status
Open
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